E Washburn St & S Poplar St Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
This stretch sits right in the middle of Howard City, where brick storefronts and mature trees line streets that feel lived-in rather than polished—the kind of place where you can walk to dinner in five minutes and actually mean it. Double lots are common here, and many homes sit on generous acreage that lets you breathe; creekside properties aren't rare. The neighborhood borders Ensley Park directly, with two other parks within a mile, so outdoor space threads through everything. You're roughly 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids if the city calls, but this far from the highway 131 corridor, the small-town rhythm dominates—local restaurants and shops close enough to stroll to, enough land to garden or tinker without feeling cramped. Recent renovations across the area run toward open layouts, updated kitchens, and garages big enough to mean something, and the homes themselves span new builds to log structures to restored older houses, each on its own plot. It's the kind of neighborhood where you notice the lot size first, then the ease of getting places.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Ensley Park: 12 min walk
- Minnie Farmer Park: 5 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 worthFlood 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
Unnamed playground
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(6)
+3 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.
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