Berry Junction
Easy outdoor access
Median $277K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, what you're really dealing with is land and space—the kind of stretch where homes sit on generous lots, often an acre or more, with room to actually breathe. It's Reeths-Puffer school territory, and the character leans rural-residential: ranch homes with open floor plans, covered porches for sitting, decks overlooking their own property. You'll find manufactured homes alongside traditional houses, and the overall feel is low-key and unpretentious—folks aren't performing here. Mullally Memorial Park sits about a mile away if you want a quick outdoor stop, and if the beach is calling, Grand Haven is roughly 25 minutes down the road; downtown Grand Rapids runs about 54 minutes if you need city access. The trade-off is that you're genuinely out in the country, not in a dense neighborhood where shops and restaurants cluster nearby—but that's the whole point.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Bear Lake — 1.1 mi
- McMillan Trail: 11 min bike
- Mullally Memorial Park: 6 min drive
$277K median
- 48 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Berry Junction
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,884/mo
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48 homes sold in Berry Junction this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Subway
Surfside Beer Garden
Mullally Memorial Park
Unnamed playground
Bear Lake
Unnamed beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Dog Star Ranch
McMillan Trail
Hometown Pharmacy
Hackley Public Library
Crime in Berry Junction 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Berry Junction home (around $277,450) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,870 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,870/mo | $49,875 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,153/mo | $57,404 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,248/mo | $59,935 |
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, 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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$67K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Berry Junction, 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.
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Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,492 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Dalton · Source: daltonmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Berry Junction 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
Restaurant
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
McMillan School
Giles School
Central Elementary School
School
Reeths-Puffer Middle School
School
+21 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
McMillan Trail
Bike Path
McMillan Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
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Frequently asked about Berry Junction
- What do homes cost in Berry Junction?
- The median home value in Berry Junction is about $277,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Berry Junction housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Berry Junction right now, and 48 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Berry Junction?
- Berry Junction is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer High School (7/10).
- Is Berry Junction walkable?
- Berry Junction scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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