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Elk Township (County-subdivision)

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

The quick answer

Elk Township (County-subdivision) is a township. Homes here typically sell for around $228,000.

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8 homes for sale·Median $228K·Schools 3.7/10

🌳Top 12% park access

Out here, your nearest neighbor is measured in acres, not fence lines, and the Little Manistee River runs close enough that you can hear it from a back porch. Wooded parcels dominate—most lots run several acres deep, with enough space to park a garage workshop, a cabin, or just breathe without seeing another mailbox. Lake Michigan sits at the edge of the area, and the Manistee National Forest wraps around the perimeter, so your weekend isn't a drive; it's a step outside.

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💰Home Values

$228K median

  • 19 sales in last 12mo

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Elk Township (County-subdivision)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,550/mo

$
$45,660
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,18576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Median Sale Price

$228K

19 sales in last 12mo

Expected Rent

$1,050/mo

$850 – $1,225 · wider-area estimate

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 17.2 mi
4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 17.3 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 17.2 mi

To buy a median-priced Elk Township (County-subdivision) home (around $228,300) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,540 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,540/mo$41,072
10% (+PMI)$1,773/mo$47,271
5% (+PMI)$1,851/mo$49,356

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

10 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$15K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$72K

Per listing

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Irons's Cafe

Restaurant

3.7 mimap

Blossom's Restaurant

Restaurant

4.0 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Sweetfern Cafe & Emporium, Inc

Café

4.4 mimap

🍺 Bars(3)

Brooks Corner

Bar

3.3 mimap

Na-Tah-Ka

Pub

3.4 mimap

Oak Grove Tavern

Pub

3.7 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Unnamed park

0.2 mimap

Park

0.2 mimap

Park in W Van Nu Dr & N Granger Rd Area

0.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

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Living in Elk Township (County-subdivision): the details

Is Elk Township (County-subdivision) a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in Elk Township (County-subdivision). Homes here typically sell for around $228,000.

What does it cost to live in Elk Township (County-subdivision)?

The typical home in Elk Township (County-subdivision) goes for around $228,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 19 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Elk Township (County-subdivision)

What do homes cost in Elk Township (County-subdivision)?
The median home value in Elk Township (County-subdivision) is about $228,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Elk Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
there are 8 homes for sale in Elk Township (County-subdivision) right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.

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Data sources: listings · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Elk Township (County-subdivision)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,550/mo

$
$45,660
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,18576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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