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Home/Neighborhoods/Oceana County/Awayin Dr & Churchill Area
Neighborhood354.5 acres

Awayin Dr & Churchill Area

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is a neighborhood, part of Shelby Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $351,000.

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Median $351K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.7/10

🏙️58 mito Downtown GR(~1h 56m drive)
🏞️36 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 12m drive)

This pocket of West Michigan revolves around water—Stony Lake is minutes away, Lake Michigan sits just a third of a mile off, and the shoreline shapes how people live here. Homes tend toward cabins and cottages, many recently built or refreshed, with pole barns for storage and workshop space on larger wooded lots. The nearest restaurant is a 9-minute walk, so self-sufficiency matters; kitchens here are outfitted for it, and a finished basement or open floor plan doubles as gathering space. Stony Lake County Park is practically on the doorstep, and three parks within a mile give the area its backbone. It's a quieter trade-off—downtown Grand Rapids runs about 80 minutes away—but that distance is part of the appeal for those treating this as a retreat or second home away from city pace. The woods, the water access, and the land itself define this place more than any strip of shops or services.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Stony Lake within walking distance
  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Beach on Vally Rd: 15 min walk
  • Long Lake: 5 min bike
💰Home Values

$351K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,383/mo

$
$70,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,82176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Stony Lake County Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Stony Lake

0.3 mi

5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Shelby Public Schools

7Shelby Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 276 students · 14:1 · 7.9 mi
6Shelby High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 376 students · 16:1 · 7.8 mi
4Thomas Read Elementary SchoolElementary · K-03 · 314 students · 15:1 · 7.7 mi

Walkability

2.4

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.9
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Stony Lake Inn

8 minbike· 25 min walk· 3 min drive
The Farmhouse
5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Benona Township Swimming Beach

7 minbike· 22 min walk· 2 min drive
Benona Township Park
8 minbike
Claybanks Township Park
12 minbike
Benona Township Oval Park
12 minbike

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground on Vally Rd

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 3 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Long Lake

5 minbike· 15 min walk· 2 min drive
Stony Lake
8 mindrive
Bigsbie Lake
8 mindrive
Park Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Walkable

Beach on Vally Rd

15 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Beach at Silver Lake
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

Liz Gray Deck

11 minbike· 5 min drive
Oak Trail
8 mindrive

Crime in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Oceana County.

Oceana County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Awayin Dr & Churchill Area home (around $351,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,364/mo$63,046
10% (+PMI)$2,721/mo$72,565
5% (+PMI)$2,841/mo$75,765

Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.

Full Awayin Dr & Churchill Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,436 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Awayin Dr & Churchill Area are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Stony Lake Inn

Restaurant

1.0 mimap

The Farmhouse

Restaurant

2.2 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Pine Grove School

1.6 mimap

Bradyville School

3.0 mimap

Benona School

3.5 mimap

Girdle Road School

4.1 mimap

Cranston School

4.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Stony Lake County Park

0.6 mimap

Benona Township Swimming Beach

0.8 mimap

Benona Township Park

0.9 mimap
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Living in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area: the details

Is Awayin Dr & Churchill Area a good place to live?

If you're after green space nearby, Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Shelby Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $351,000.

What does it cost to live in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area?

The median home value in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is about $351,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Awayin Dr & Churchill Area

What do homes cost in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area?
The median home value in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is about $351,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Awayin Dr & Churchill Area housing market?
no homes are listed in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Awayin Dr & Churchill Area?
Awayin Dr & Churchill Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
Is Awayin Dr & Churchill Area walkable?
Awayin Dr & Churchill Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Awayin Dr & Churchill Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,383/mo

$
$70,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,82176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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