Beaver
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The quick answer
Beaver is a township, part of Walkerville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $190,000.
1 home for sale·Median $190K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
You might expect a remote corner of Newaygo County to feel cut off, but out here the rhythm is set by land and seasons rather than by isolation. Acreage stretches across rolling terrain—22,916 acres of it—where open pasture, wooded patches, and the Kawkawlin River carving through the northeast create a landscape built for hunting, fishing, and the kind of quiet that doesn't feel lonely. Unincorporated communities like Beaver, Duel, and Loehne anchor the township with the kind of permanence that comes from over 150 years of settlement, their names still marking the roads locals have always known.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- McLaren Lake — 1.1 mi
- Brant Lake: 9 min drive
- Island Lake: 13 min drive
$51K median household income
- $190K median · 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Beaver
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,290/mo
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5 homes sold in Beaver this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
School District: Walkerville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Brant Lake
To buy a median-priced Beaver home (around $190,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,158 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Beaver household earns $51,000 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $327,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,158/mo | $30,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,352/mo | $36,048 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,417/mo | $37,782 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$926/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,477 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (Newaygo Co. mutual aid)
Remote NW township; nearest area fire dept (e.g., Hesperia/White Cloud area) via mutual aid.
Source: beavertwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Beaver 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.
Median Income
$51K
Home Value (Census)
$170K
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$1,000 – $1,250 · wider-area estimate
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Living in Beaver: the details
Is Beaver a good place to live?
Beaver suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Walkerville Public Schools. The going price is around $190,000.
What does it cost to live in Beaver?
The median home value in Beaver is about $190,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Beaver
- What do homes cost in Beaver?
- The median home value in Beaver is about $190,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beaver housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Beaver right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beaver?
- Beaver is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
- Is Beaver walkable?
- Beaver scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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