Crystal Township (County-subdivision)
Strong schools draw families here
3 homes for sale·Median $155K·Schools 5.5/10
Golden hour rolls across these rural acres, when the light catches the ponds and the open fields settle into that particular kind of quiet you only get when the nearest neighbor is acres away. This stretch of Oceana County draws people who want actual space—two, three, five acres at a time—with room for gardens, outbuildings, hobby farms, or just the luxury of land. Many homes sit on paved roads but feel genuinely remote, their decks and windows oriented toward water views: Crystal Pond, the North Branch of the Pentwater River, or the smaller waterscapes that define the landscape. Recent sales show houses that have been freshly updated alongside older cabins and cottages, all of them in that comfortable country register where you're not paying for polish, just genuine peace.
Why people love it here
Hart High School
- High — 9.3 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
$155K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Crystal Township (County-subdivision)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,050/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Most of Crystal Township (County-subdivision) is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Rape | 71 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Crystal Township (County-subdivision) alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Crystal Township (County-subdivision) home (around $154,680) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,024 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,024/mo | $27,305 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,179/mo | $31,440 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,231/mo | $32,820 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$195K
Per listing
Local Government
Crystal Township (Oceana County)
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.
Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Mason-Oceana 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Source: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Crystal Township (County-subdivision) 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
Crystal Valley County Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Crystal Township (County-subdivision)
- What do homes cost in Crystal Township (County-subdivision)?
- The median home value in Crystal Township (County-subdivision) is about $154,680. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crystal Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Crystal Township (County-subdivision) right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crystal Township (County-subdivision)?
- Crystal Township (County-subdivision) is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
