Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area is a neighborhood, part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $188,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $188K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 6.6/10
This residential stretch on the outskirts sits on 76 acres where corner lots with mature hardwoods and fenced backyards define the landscape—homes here run from two to four bedrooms, many recently remodeled with open floor plans and updated bathrooms, plus the practicality of garages and main-floor laundry that seems to matter to people actually living through Michigan winters. A grocery store is a 10-minute walk away, and restaurants anchor the immediate vicinity, with seven more within a mile and a coffee shop less than a mile down the road. Linden Street Park is adjacent, and seven parks total sit within a mile, which beats what you'd find in most suburban pockets. Horseshoe Lake sits 1.1 miles out, a short drive for weekend escape, and you're roughly four minutes from Ferris State University and minutes from downtown Big Rapids—close enough to access real amenities without feeling like you're living inside the city.
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Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 59 parks within 1 mile
- Linden Street Park: 1 min walk
- Vogel Field: 10 min walk
$188K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,278/mo
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3 homes sold in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Linden Street Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
59
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
+1 more
Subway
Starbucks
Linden Street Park
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
Big Rapids River Trail
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area home (around $188,200) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,268 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,268/mo | $33,804 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,459/mo | $38,908 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,523/mo | $40,624 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$8K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Elm St & S Dekraft Ave 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.
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🍕 Restaurants(5)
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(2)
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Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
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Living in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area: the details
Is Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area is like. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Big Rapids Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $188,000.
What does it cost to live in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area?
The typical home in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area goes for around $188,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area?
- The median home value in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area is about $188,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area?
- Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area walkable?
- Elm St & S Dekraft Ave Area scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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