Empire Company
Space and nature
Median $240K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 5.8/10
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 1.2 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Memorial Park: 4 min walk
- Town and Country Path: 7 min walk
36,699 sq ft avg lots
- 190 homes
Fremont High School
- High — 0.8 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Empire Company
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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4 homes sold in Empire Company this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Memorial Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
1.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$240K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
190
Median Lot Size
0.19 ac
436 sq ft – 76.0 ac
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
The Blind Squirrel Tavern
+1 more
Starbucks
Memorial Park
+1 more
Playground in Empire Company
First Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Town and Country Path
Anytime Fitness
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Empire Company 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 Empire Company home (around $239,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,596 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,596/mo | $42,559 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,837/mo | $48,999 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,918/mo | $51,152 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Fremont
Source: cityoffremont.net · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU (Great Lakes Energy serves surrounding rural Newaygo Co)
Confirm by addressServices for Fremont · Source: cityoffremont.net
Utility, solar, and service details for Empire Company 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Pathfinder Elementary School
School
Cedar Street School
Fremont High School
School
Pine Street School
Christian Junior High School
School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Empire Company
- What do homes cost in Empire Company?
- The median home value in Empire Company is about $239,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Empire Company housing market?
- no homes are listed in Empire Company right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Empire Company?
- Empire Company is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Empire Company walkable?
- Empire Company scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.