Dayton Center Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Dayton Center Area is a neighborhood, part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $318,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $318K·Walkability 0.0/10
This is where Grand Rapids remembers its farming roots. Drive down the gravel roads and you'll pass century-old farmsteads that have been in the same families for generations — one local farmhouse just came on the market after 70 years of family ownership, complete with its guardian willow tree and sweeping views across actively tilled fields. The lots here average over three acres, giving you the kind of breathing room that's become rare this close to the city. You're not just buying a house; you're buying a piece of Michigan's agricultural heritage, often with outbuildings ready for whatever hobby farm dreams you've been harboring.
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Why people love it here
7.5 acre avg lots
- 958 homes
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 1.1 mi
- Clarks Lake: 6 min drive
- The Garden Park: 5 min drive
$318K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dayton Center Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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10 homes sold in Dayton Center Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$318K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
The Garden Park
2.7 mi
Expected Rent
$975/mo
$900 – $1,075 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Garden Park
2.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Moon Dance Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks
The Garden Park
+1 more
Playground in Beebe's Add. Area
Clarks Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Horseshoe Motorcycle Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Town and Country Path
Tamarac
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
To buy a median-priced Dayton Center Area home (around $317,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,139 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,139/mo | $57,029 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,461/mo | $65,639 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,570/mo | $68,533 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$650K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dayton Center Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
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.
Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Fremont Fire Department (contract)
Fremont FD covers City + parts of 5 surrounding townships incl. Dayton area.
Services for Dayton Township · Source: bsaonline.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Dayton Center 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🏫 Schools(16)
Packard School
Walker School
Doud School
Donahue School
Tyndall School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Hesperia Community Library
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Living in Dayton Center Area: the details
Is Dayton Center Area a good place to live?
Dayton Center Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $318,000.
What does it cost to live in Dayton Center Area?
The typical home in Dayton Center Area goes for around $318,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 10 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dayton Center Area
- What do homes cost in Dayton Center Area?
- The median home value in Dayton Center Area is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dayton Center Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Dayton Center Area 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 Center Area?
- Dayton Center Area is served by Fremont Public School District.
- Is Dayton Center Area walkable?
- Dayton Center Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
