East Hardy
Surrounded by nature
Median $176K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 4.7/10
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hardy Dam Pond — 1.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- The Dragon Trail - Segment #1: 14 min walk
- Beach in Forwood Pines Area: 8 min bike
$176K median
- 2 recent sales
11,861 sq ft avg lots
- 27 homes
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Median home price in East Hardy
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,191/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hardy Dam Pond
1.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$176K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
27
Median Lot Size
0.21 ac
0.11 ac – 0.92 ac
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
Playground in Forwood Pines Area
Croton Dam Pond
Beach in Forwood Pines Area
The Dragon Trail - Segment #1
Crime in East Hardy 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Hardy home (around $175,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,162/mo | $30,981 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,338/mo | $35,672 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,396/mo | $37,238 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$35K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Big Prairie Township
Source: bigprairietownship.org · unconfirmed
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
~$900/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.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressBig Prairie Township Fire Department
Twp FD (est. 1970) covers Big Prairie (36 sq mi) and Goodwell (36 sq mi). Station: 2815 S Elm Ave.
Services for Big Prairie · Source: bigprairietownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for East Hardy 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(1)
Driftwood Bar and Grill
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about East Hardy
- What do homes cost in East Hardy?
- The median home value in East Hardy is about $175,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Hardy housing market?
- no homes are listed in East Hardy right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Hardy?
- East Hardy is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is East Hardy walkable?
- East Hardy scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.