Chauncey
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $700K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 7.0/10
Evening light catches the old mill site along Bear Creek, where Buena Vista Hill rises to 751 feet and frames nearly 200 years of local history—the Buena Vista Mill, rebuilt in 1881 after burning down, once powered the grist operations that fed the farming communities here on the boundary between Cannon and Plainfield townships. The steep descent of Bear Creek over those dozen miles created the water power that drew settlers in the first place, and you can still feel that pull when you stand near where the creek enters the Grand River. It's a small, mostly historical settlement now, nothing like the subdivisions a few miles west toward Grand Rapids, but if you're drawn to land with character and creek access rooted in something real, this stretch has it.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Versluis Lake within walking distance
- Unnamed park: 5 min drive
- Sunflower Ridge Trail: 6 min drive
Crestwood Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.9 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$700K median
- 61 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Chauncey
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,752/mo
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61 homes sold in Chauncey this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Tim Hortons
Wild Bill's Tobacco
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Versluis Lake
Unnamed beach
Sunflower Ridge Trail
dog_park
West Pond Plummet
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Chauncey 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chauncey home (around $700,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $126k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,719 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,719/mo | $125,832 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,431/mo | $144,828 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,671/mo | $151,215 |
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, 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$145K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Chauncey, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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.
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Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,418 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
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Municipal sewer
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Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
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🛒 Grocery(14)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
+11 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Boulder Creek Golf Club & Restaurant
Restaurant
China Kitchen
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(11)
LiveGolf Studios at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
The Acorn Grille at Thousand Oaks Golf Club
Bar
Reds at Thousand Oaks
Bar
+8 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(23)
Moffitt Hill School
Crestwood School
School
Egypt Valley School
+18 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(9)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(5)
West Pond Plummet
Bike Path
East Pond Plummet
Bike Path
Triple Connector (West)
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(15)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+12 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
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Frequently asked about Chauncey
- What do homes cost in Chauncey?
- The median home value in Chauncey is about $700,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chauncey housing market?
- there are 19 homes for sale in Chauncey right now, and 61 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chauncey?
- Chauncey is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Crestwood Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Chauncey walkable?
- Chauncey scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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