Brooks
Space and nature
13 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
The road here rolls through open country—broad parcels of land where you can actually see the sky, with homes set back from the street on lots averaging just over an acre. It's the kind of place where your nearest grocery, restaurant, and coffee shop are all steps away, which means you're not entirely removed from things, but you've still got space around you. Seven restaurants sit within a mile, and a couple of grocery stores within two, so you can eat and shop without much fuss. Brooks Township sits in Newaygo County, and the Newaygo Public School District serves the area. Homes here run around $632K. The township spans nearly 22,000 acres, with room to breathe that you just don't get in denser places—the kind of landscape where an unnamed park is an easy walk away if you want to step outside for a bit.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brooks Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Baldwin Park No.1 Area: 3 min drive
- Newaygo Prarie Sanctuary: 6 min drive
1.0 acre avg lots
- 1 homes
$71K median household income
- $360K median · 39 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brooks
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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39 homes sold in Brooks this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brooks Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$71K
Household
Median Sale Price
$360K
39 sales in last 12mo
Parcels
1
1 residential
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
Riverstop Cafe
Sportsman's Bar
Park in Baldwin Park No.1 Area
Playground in Village Of Newaygo
Beach in Olds Manor Area
Access Trail
Unnamed bike path
Newaygo Area District Library
To buy a median-priced Brooks home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 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 Brooks household earns $71,136 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $459,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,134/mo | $56,910 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,496/mo | $66,572 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,618/mo | $69,802 |
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 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
13 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Brooks, 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.
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
~$930/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,507 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Brooks is a constituent of COLA, which provides sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District covers all of Brooks Twp, ~60% of Garfield Twp, and City of Newaygo (~56 sq mi).
Source: brookstownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Brooks 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
$71K
Home Value (Census)
$217K
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
River Banks Nutrition
Fast Food
Fast Food
City Limits Resturaunt
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
Salem School
Kimball Lake School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Brooks
- What do homes cost in Brooks?
- The median home value in Brooks is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brooks housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Brooks right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brooks?
- Brooks is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Brooks walkable?
- Brooks scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.