Quimby Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Quimby Area is a neighborhood, part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $250K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.6/10
Out here, your morning commute might just be walking to the barn instead of the garage—land runs big, with average lots hovering around 11 acres, and the rural sprawl means you're genuinely surrounded by open space, farmland, and the kind of quiet that actually requires distance to maintain. The Thornapple River threads through the area, and Twin Lakes sits a quick 0.2 miles away, making waterfront or water-adjacent living a realistic option if that's your pull. Bliss Riverfront Park is right there at the edge, good for a walk without needing to get in the car. Groceries and a decent dinner are close enough—a 14- to 15-minute walk, or about 0.9 miles to the coffee shop—so you're not completely cut off, though a car is the practical default. Within a mile you'll find eight restaurants and three grocery stores, enough to handle daily life without feeling like you're living in a commercial zone. This is hobby-farm country: barns, outbuildings, ponds on the property, acres to work with—the kind of place where someone's actually raising something, or thinking about it.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Thornapple Lake within walking distance
- Prairie Loop Trail: 9 min drive
- Prairie Loop Tributary Trail: 9 min drive
$250K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.5 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Quimby Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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13 homes sold in Quimby Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bliss Riverfront Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Thornapple Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$250K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Bliss Riverfront Park
1.8 mi
Expected Rent
$725/mo
$675 – $800 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Northside Pizza
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Thornapple Plaza
Pumpkin Seed Lake
Beach at Thornapple Lake
Prairie Loop Trail
Hastings Dog Park
The Other Body Shop
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Quimby 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 Quimby Area home (around $250,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,684/mo | $44,905 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,938/mo | $51,685 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,024/mo | $53,963 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$19K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$97K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Quimby 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.
Solar potential
~$927/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,485 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Quimby 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)
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Hastings Center School
Fisher School
Pratt School
Barry County Christian School
Lakeview School
+12 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
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(2)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
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Living in Quimby Area: the details
Is Quimby Area a good place to live?
Quimby Area is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in Quimby Area?
Homes in Quimby Area sell for a median of about $250,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Quimby Area
- What do homes cost in Quimby Area?
- The median home value in Quimby Area is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Quimby Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Quimby Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Quimby Area?
- Quimby Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Quimby Area walkable?
- Quimby Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.