Beaver township Zone 1 Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $145K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
When you're craving that true up-north feeling without leaving West Michigan, this corner of northern Newaygo County delivers the kind of solitude most people only dream about. We're talking serious acreage here — the typical lot runs nearly 15 acres — which means your nearest neighbor might be a deer family rather than the folks next door. This isn't suburbia with a lake view; it's genuine wilderness living where the Manistee National Forest becomes your backyard and morning coffee comes with a soundtrack of loons instead of traffic.
Why people love it here
28.7 acre avg lots
- 275 homes
Near the water
- McLaren Lake — 1.1 mi
- Brant Lake: 9 min drive
- Island Lake: 13 min drive
$145K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Beaver township Zone 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$984/mo
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4 homes sold in Beaver township Zone 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$145K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit
3.8 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit
3.8 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
Crime in Beaver township Zone 1 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Beaver township Zone 1 Area home (around $145,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $964 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $964/mo | $25,718 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,110/mo | $29,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,159/mo | $30,911 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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.
Services for Beaver · Source: beavertwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Beaver township Zone 1 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.
Frequently asked about Beaver township Zone 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Beaver township Zone 1 Area?
- The median home value in Beaver township Zone 1 Area is about $145,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Beaver township Zone 1 Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Beaver township Zone 1 Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Beaver township Zone 1 Area?
- Beaver township Zone 1 Area is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
- Is Beaver township Zone 1 Area walkable?
- Beaver township Zone 1 Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.