Cypress St & Willow Ave Area
Strong schools draw families here
3 homes for sale·Median $303K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 6.6/10
If someone asks where you live, just say you're near Ferris State and the river—that tells the whole story. The neighborhood sits steps from downtown Big Rapids, with Centennial Park right at the edge and a dozen parks scattered within a mile. A grocery store is a four-minute walk, coffee shops are two minutes away, and you've got fifteen restaurants within a mile, so dinner plans don't require a car. The Muskegon River and a scenic riverwalk draw people out year-round, and Horseshoe Lake is about a mile and a half down the road if you want something quieter on weekends.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.3 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$303K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 59 parks within 1 mile
- Centennial Park: 10 min walk
- River Street Park: 10 min walk
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Median home price in Cypress St & Willow Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,060/mo
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14 homes sold in Cypress St & Willow Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Centennial Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
59
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
+1 more
Ttowa Sushi
+1 more
Starbucks
Centennial Park
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Rogers Dam Pond
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids River Trail
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Ferris Library for Information, Technology and Education
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in Cypress St & Willow Ave 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Cypress St & Willow Ave Area home (around $303,375) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,018 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,018/mo | $53,809 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,323/mo | $61,951 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,425/mo | $64,673 |
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
Median Price
$62K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Cypress St & Willow Ave 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Ttowa Sushi
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Cypress St & Willow Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Cypress St & Willow Ave Area?
- The median home value in Cypress St & Willow Ave Area is about $303,375. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cypress St & Willow Ave Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Cypress St & Willow Ave Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cypress St & Willow Ave Area?
- Cypress St & Willow Ave Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Cypress St & Willow Ave Area walkable?
- Cypress St & Willow Ave Area scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.