Birch Run
Solid value in a growing area
Median $259K·Schools 5.0/10
Early evening—when the deck sliders catch the last light and the cul-de-sacs feel less like through-roads and more like actual streets. This stretch of subdivision out here runs to open floor plans and cathedral ceilings, the kind of bones that let you actually move around inside a bi-level without feeling boxed in, and most of the recent work has been straightforward: new carpet, fresh paint, windows that don't leak, granite counters where they matter. The nearby amenities are real enough—Herbert J. Peck Park is a quick walk, and there are three parks within a mile if you're the type who actually uses them—though the nearest restaurant sits about an 11-minute walk, so you're mostly driving to dinner. Natural gas, city water and sewer, high-speed cable: the infrastructure is already here, which means less guessing about what you're getting into. It's quiet without pretending to be anything it isn't.
Why people love it here
$259K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
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Median home price in Birch Run
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,758/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Herbert J. Peck Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Crime in Birch Run 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Birch Run home (around $259,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,715 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,715/mo | $45,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,974/mo | $52,644 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,061/mo | $54,955 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
Gaffield School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about Birch Run
- What do homes cost in Birch Run?
- The median home value in Birch Run is about $259,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birch Run housing market?
- no homes are listed in Birch Run right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birch Run?
- Birch Run is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
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