Castleton
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Castleton is a township, part of Maple Valley Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $190,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $190K·Walkability 0.0/10
Pull up to a home out here and you're looking at real land—acreage that breathes, rolling woodland, the kind of space where a detached garage and outbuilding feel less like luxuries and more like practical necessities. The restaurants and shopping are a short drive away, but the character of this stretch is defined by what sits on the property itself: ponds stocked with fish, sprawling yards, newly renovated ranch homes sitting on anywhere from a few acres to over a dozen. You'll find custom kitchens and hardwood floors inside, standby generators and fresh roofs keeping things modern, but the soul of the neighborhood is outdoors—privacy, trees, room to store equipment and projects without neighbors three feet away. The Gerald R. Ford airport is about fifty minutes south if you need it; Putnam Park lies roughly two miles over if you want public land to explore. There's a real mix here: homes that were stripped to the studs and rebuilt with care, properties where the bones are solid and the land is the main event, places where you can actually see what you're buying because there's so much of it to see. This is rural Michigan living without feeling remote—close enough to run into town for what you need, far enough out that peace and quiet aren't marketing slogans.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Thornapple Lake within walking distance
- Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail: 6 min drive
- Pumpkin Seed Lake: 7 min drive
$57K median household income
- $190K median · 27 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Castleton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,286/mo
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27 homes sold in Castleton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Putnam Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Thornapple Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$57K
Household
Median Sale Price
$190K
27 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,200 – $1,400 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Good Time Pizza
Thornapple Lake Nature Sanctuary
Pumpkin Seed Lake
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
Vermontville Twp Library
Most of Castleton is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 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 | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Castleton alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Castleton home (around $189,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,201 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Castleton household earns $57,043 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $360,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,201/mo | $32,015 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,393/mo | $37,157 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,458/mo | $38,886 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$97K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Castleton, 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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,332 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells (Village of Nashville has its own water).
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressCastleton Maple Grove Nashville Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Castleton, Maple Grove, and Village of Nashville; 324 N Main St, Nashville.
Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Castleton 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
$57K
Home Value (Census)
$125K
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,200 – $1,400 · estimated range
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Living in Castleton: the details
Is Castleton a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Castleton is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Maple Valley Schools. Expect prices centered around $190,000.
What does it cost to live in Castleton?
The typical home in Castleton goes for around $190,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 27 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Castleton
- What do homes cost in Castleton?
- The median home value in Castleton is about $189,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Castleton housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Castleton right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Castleton?
- Castleton is served by Maple Valley Schools.
- Is Castleton walkable?
- Castleton scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
