Dayton
Room to spread out, great value
5 homes for sale·Median $305K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
The rolling acreage here—lots that stretch to nearly two acres on average—gives the whole township a spacious, unhurried feel that you notice the moment you slow down off the highway. Dayton sits in Newaygo County, about 73 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids, and it's the kind of place where you're genuinely surrounded by land; homes run around $386K, and that buys you room to breathe. What makes daily life work is how much is actually close by—a grocery store, a coffee shop, and a restaurant are all within steps, and there are a dozen more dining options and several other grocers clustered within a mile, so you're not sacrificing access for space. The Garden Park sits just over a mile away if you want to get outside without leaving the township. Kids here attend schools in the Fremont Public School District, and the township's mix of rural character with convenient shopping and food keeps things grounded and real—no pretension, just a working landscape with the stuff you actually need nearby.
Why people love it here
1.7 acre avg lots
- 8 homes
Fremont High School
- High — 2.6 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 1.1 mi
- Clarks Lake: 6 min drive
- The Garden Park: 5 min drive
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Median home price in Dayton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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10 homes sold in Dayton this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$305K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels
8
3 residential
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Garden Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
1.1 mi
Frequently asked about Dayton
- What do homes cost in Dayton?
- The median home value in Dayton is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dayton housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Dayton right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dayton?
- Dayton is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Dayton walkable?
- Dayton scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
