Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $462K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
The moment you turn off East Grand River Avenue, something shifts. The subdivisions fade away, replaced by sprawling properties where your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile down the road. This is hobby farm country, where 3+ acre lots are the norm and you can actually hear the wind through the trees instead of traffic. The landscape here tells the story of Kent County's agricultural roots — rolling fields, mature hardwoods, and farmhouses that have weathered decades with grace.
Why people love it here
$462K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,133/mo
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5 homes sold in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Portland Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Food Center
Wendy's
Confluxcity Brewing Company
Community Lake Park
Wyman Lake
Rivertrail Linear Park
Portland District Library
Crime in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area home (around $461,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,070 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,070/mo | $81,855 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,534/mo | $94,241 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,689/mo | $98,382 |
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
$118K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$190K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area, 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 · area-wide
Danby Township
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
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,308 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural (near Portland); individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressServices for Danby · Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr 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
Brush Street Park
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Tom's Food Center
Grocery Store
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Portland District Library
Frequently asked about Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area
- What do homes cost in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area?
- The median home value in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area is about $461,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area?
- Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area is served by Portland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Westwood Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area walkable?
- Charlotte Hwy & Chapman Dr Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.