Coats Grove
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Median $295K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.8/10
Out here, the first thing that hits you is the space—homes sit on their own acreage, some pushing two or three acres, so you're not staring at a neighbor's garage when you step outside. These are older farmhouses mostly, the kind with character baked in: 1910 foundations, front porches with swings, open kitchens that actually feel like the heart of the home. A lot of folks have done serious updates—new roofs, rewired electrical, modern plumbing—but kept the bones intact, which means you get both a solid house and actual history. The setting is rural and genuinely secluded; properties sit back off the road and lean wooded, so if quiet acreage is your thing, this works. It's about 10 minutes to town for groceries and errands, close enough that you're not isolated but far enough that you wake up to land, not strip lighting. Within Castleton township, this is where you land if you want space, trees, and a house with stories to tell.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.9 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$295K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Coats Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,003/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lower Lake
Highland Meadows Loop Trail
Hastings 4
Crime in Coats Grove 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Coats Grove home (around $295,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,989 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,989/mo | $53,029 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,289/mo | $61,035 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,390/mo | $63,726 |
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.
Who actually lends in Coats Grove, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
Local Government · area-wide
Castleton Township
Source: barrycounty.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$926/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,482 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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) · ~14.3¢/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.
Services for Castleton · Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Coats Grove 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.
Nearest Park
Thornapple Lake Nature Sanctuary
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Coats Grove
- What do homes cost in Coats Grove?
- The median home value in Coats Grove is about $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Coats Grove housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Coats Grove right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Coats Grove?
- Coats Grove is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Coats Grove walkable?
- Coats Grove 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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