E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area
Room to spread out, great value
2 homes for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
You expect a sleepy exurban pocket—and out here, you do get spacious lots (averaging over two acres) and genuine breathing room. But this stretch also sits within walking distance of local restaurants and shops, with Ensley Park literally adjacent and two other parks within a mile, so it's not the isolated outpost the acreage might suggest. The small-town rhythm is real: creek views, stone fireplaces, updated kitchens in homes built for actual living space, and the kind of yards where you can actually do something. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 44 minutes away, close enough that city trips don't feel like expeditions. It's the hybrid that works—land and quiet, but not stranded.
Why people love it here
24,825 sq ft avg lots
- 314 homes
$230K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ensley Park: 13 min walk
- Minnie Farmer Park: 6 min bike
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Median home price in E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,563/mo
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17 homes sold in E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$230K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Ensley Park
0.6 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ensley Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Ensley Park
+1 more
Playground on W County Line Rd
Indian Lake
White Pine Trail
Edgerton Building
Crime in E Washburn St & S Poplar St 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area home (around $230,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,531 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,531/mo | $40,839 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,763/mo | $47,018 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,841/mo | $49,085 |
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
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E Washburn St & S Poplar St 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.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
Gaffield School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area
- What do homes cost in E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area?
- The median home value in E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area is about $230,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area?
- E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area walkable?
- E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.