Berlin
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Berlin is a township, part of Ionia Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $360,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.5/10
The moment you cross into Berlin Township, the view opens up—42 square miles of farmland and modest homes spread across rolling terrain, with church steeples and silos punctuating the horizon. This is rural Michigan, the kind of place where a neighbor's driveway might be the next thing you see for a while, and that's exactly the point. Founded in 1839 and sitting between Lansing and Grand Rapids, Berlin Township has held onto its agricultural roots while quietly accumulating residents who prefer space, low density, and the sound of their own thoughts over traffic noise.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Morrison Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Fisher Lake: 6 min bike
- Sessions Lake Trail: 3 min drive
$82K median household income
- $360K median · 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Berlin
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,443/mo
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15 homes sold in Berlin this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Morrison Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Ionia Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Park at Ionia Recreation Area Parking & Ionia Recreation Area Service
Playground on Jordan Lake Rd
Fisher Lake
+1 more
Beach at Sessions Creek
Sessions Lake Trail
Cycleway from Ionia Recreation Area Service to Riverside Dr
Walgreens
Ionia Theatre
Most of Berlin is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Berlin alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Berlin home (around $359,900) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,134 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Berlin household earns $82,188 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $534,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,134/mo | $56,898 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,498/mo | $66,613 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,620/mo | $69,872 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$54K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$200K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Berlin, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Berlin Township
unconfirmed
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,434 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual on-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler (Republic/GFL/Granger).
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressSource: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Berlin 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
$82K
Home Value (Census)
$205K
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(7)
Temple School
School
School
Michigan Training Facility
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
Park
Unnamed park
Park at Ionia Recreation Area Parking & Ionia Recreation Area Service
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Cycleway from Ionia Recreation Area Service to Riverside Dr
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
Ionia Community Library
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Living in Berlin: the details
Is Berlin a good place to live?
Berlin 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 Ionia Public Schools. The going price is around $360,000.
What does it cost to live in Berlin?
The median home value in Berlin is about $360,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 15 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Berlin
- What do homes cost in Berlin?
- The median home value in Berlin is about $359,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Berlin housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Berlin right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Berlin?
- Berlin is served by Ionia Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ionia High School (6/10).
- Is Berlin walkable?
- Berlin scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
