Chippewa
Solid value in a growing area
Median $285K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Out here on the back roads where M-66 cuts through, you're looking at sprawling acreage—7.5, 18, 35 acres at a stretch—mixed in with homes that sit on an acre or two, the kind of place where a detached garage and a pellet stove feel like luxuries because they actually are. The listings tell you what matters: mature trees, rolling hills, open field, new roofs and high-end appliances that the owners clearly put real thought into. A few properties back up to the Pere Marquette Trail system, which runs through the area like a spine, and hunting and fishing come up enough in the descriptions that you know it's not accident. This is country living in the truest sense—quiet roads, space to breathe, the kind of setup where you're looking at genuine recreational property, not just a house on a big lot.
Why people love it here
$285K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Chippewa
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,934/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tubs Lake
Unnamed beach
Birch Valley Golf Course
Crime in Chippewa 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chippewa home (around $284,875) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,920 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,920/mo | $51,209 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,210/mo | $58,940 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,308/mo | $61,539 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$3K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$495K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressTustin Area Volunteer Fire Department
Tustin/LeRoy-area fire coverage via mutual aid
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Nearest Park
Bass Lake Hunt Club
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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- What do homes cost in Chippewa?
- The median home value in Chippewa is about $284,875. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Chippewa?
- Chippewa is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is Chippewa walkable?
- Chippewa scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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