Birch Wood
Room to spread out, great value
Median $171K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
Why people love it here
37,627 sq ft avg lots
- 16 homes
$171K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Birch Wood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,160/mo
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3 homes sold in Birch Wood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$171K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
16
Median Lot Size
0.98 ac
0.28 ac – 1.2 ac
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sisson Lake
+1 more
Crime in Birch Wood 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 Birch Wood home (around $170,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,137 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,137/mo | $30,312 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,309/mo | $34,899 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,366/mo | $36,432 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.gov · 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
~$944/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Remote rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Remote rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; propane typical.
Confirm by addressLilley Township Fire Department
Township FD at 10730 Prospect Ave, Bitely.
Services for Lilley · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Birch Wood 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Upriver Nature Preserve
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Birch Wood
- What do homes cost in Birch Wood?
- The median home value in Birch Wood is about $170,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birch Wood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Birch Wood right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birch Wood?
- Birch Wood is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Birch Wood walkable?
- Birch Wood scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.