Casnovia
Space and nature
The quick answer
Casnovia is a township, part of Kent City Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $265,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $265K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.3/10
It's easy to overlook this stretch of Muskegon County—that's partly the point. Casnovia is rural, genuinely rural, with properties averaging nearly 8 acres per lot, which means you're not looking out your window at your neighbor's fence. The land itself is the main character here: 22,882 acres of it, mostly rolling and open, with Moore County Park just under 2 miles away if you want structured recreation. Homes run around $453K, which buys serious acreage compared to what you'd get closer to the city—and downtown Grand Rapids is only 38 minutes out, so you're not completely removed from things. Groceries and restaurants are within a couple miles, but you'll want a car; this isn't a place where you walk to dinner. What you get instead is space, quiet roads, and that particular kind of breathing room that appeals to people who work elsewhere but don't want to live in town. It's not flashy or built-up. It's just land that works.
Why people love it here
8.2 acre avg lots
- 1,359 homes
Lake life
- Half Moon Lake within walking distance
- Mud Lake: 8 min drive
- Moore County Park: 9 min drive
$82K median household income
- $265K median · 9 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Casnovia is also covered as:
- Casnovia Village — village details
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Median home price in Casnovia
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,799/mo
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9 homes sold in Casnovia this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$82K
Household
Median Sale Price
$265K
9 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · estimated range
Parcels
1,359
994 residential
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Moore County Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Half Moon Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Moore County Park
Mud Lake
Beach in Drummond's Add. Area
Most of Casnovia is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Casnovia alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Casnovia home (around $265,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,628 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Casnovia household earns $81,838 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $527,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,628/mo | $43,401 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,897/mo | $50,592 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,988/mo | $53,010 |
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 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$32K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$190K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Casnovia, 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.
Local Government
Casnovia Township
Source: casnoviatownshipmi.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
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,248 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressSource: casnoviatownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Casnovia 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
$82K
Home Value (Census)
$212K
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,300 – $1,650 · estimated range
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Living in Casnovia: the details
Is Casnovia a good place to live?
Casnovia suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Kent City Community Schools. The going price is around $265,000.
What does it cost to live in Casnovia?
Homes in Casnovia sell for a median of about $265,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Casnovia
- What do homes cost in Casnovia?
- The median home value in Casnovia is about $265,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Casnovia housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Casnovia right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Casnovia?
- Casnovia is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
- Is Casnovia walkable?
- Casnovia scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
