Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Most people expect lake country to mean crowded summers and weekend traffic; out here, it means something quieter—wooded acreage, private retreats, and homes that sit back from the road with room to breathe. The area spreads across several thousand acres of rolling terrain about an hour north of Grand Rapids, where 14-acre parcels and pole barns sit comfortably alongside smaller cottages, and detached garages double as workshops or man caves. A restaurant is roughly two miles down the road; Brower Park surfaces within a few miles if you're after maintained facilities. What defines this stretch is the balance—enough rural quiet that your nearest neighbor isn't visible, enough natural beauty that summer mornings have real purpose, and enough distance from downtown that the drive is worth taking only when you mean it.
Why people love it here
$410K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Brady Lake
Rosy Run Trail
Crime in Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
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
$31K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$155K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brower Park
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area?
- The median home value in Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area?
- Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area walkable?
- Brady Lake Dr & 212th Ave Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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