E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area
Surrounded by nature
Median $430K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, you're looking at rolling acreage where the horizon stays wide—2,600 acres of land that doesn't apologize for breathing room, with average lots running over 14 acres apiece. The nearest grocery is under three miles away, restaurants and coffee shops a similar short drive, so you're not stranded, just set back from the regular commercial drag. Recent sales tell the story: homes sit on multiple acres with space for pole barns, workshops, and garages designed for projects—the kind of setups where someone with a car to restore or equipment to store can actually live that way. Cedar Creek runs through some properties, offering fishing and kayaking without leaving the property line. McKeown Bridge Park is a quick walk if you want official green space, and Twin Lakes borders the area, giving water access to those positioned right. It's country living that hasn't cut ties with town—Hastings is minutes away—so you get land and solitude without the isolation tax.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Thornapple Lake — 0.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail: 14 min walk
- McKeown Bridge Park: 10 min bike
Star Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.7 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 1 rated school in district
$430K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,919/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McKeown Bridge Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Thornapple Lake
0.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Klosterman's Sports Tap
McKeown Bridge Park
+1 more
Playground on E Vedder Rd
Mixer Lake
+1 more
Beach at Thornapple Lake
Log Cabin Loop Trail
Hastings Dog Park
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area home (around $430,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,860 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,860/mo | $76,268 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,293/mo | $87,808 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,438/mo | $91,667 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,360 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Phil's Galley
Restaurant
R&D Pizzeria
Restaurant
Mexican Connections
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(21)
Barry County Christian School
Striker School
Pratt School
Hastings Center School
+16 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area
- What do homes cost in E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area?
- The median home value in E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area is about $430,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area?
- E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area walkable?
- E M-79 HWY & S CHARLTON PARK RD Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.