Ensley Center
Surrounded by nature
Median $315K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here, the roads are long and the neighbors are farther apart than you'd expect—which is exactly the point. This stretch of Newaygo County sits on the rural side of Michigan, where a two-acre lot feels intimate and a ten-acre parcel is just getting started. Pole barns, open acreage, and farmland define the landscape; homes tend toward ranch and farmhouse styles set back from quiet roads. Baptist Lake Park anchors the area with a public beach and trails, and the Ensley Nature Preserve offers two miles of woodland paths through 40 acres if you want to stretch your legs without leaving home. Internet and cell service are spotty—connectivity here trades speed for space—but that's the trade-off when you're living genuinely rural. About thirty miles north of the city proper, this part of Ensley township appeals to people building serious hobby farms, raising horses, or simply wanting to disappear into acreage without an audience.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Englewright Lake within walking distance
- Butler Lake: 11 min walk
- Baptist Lake: 4 min drive
$315K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ensley Center
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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3 homes sold in Ensley Center this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Englewright Lake Public Access
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Englewright Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Grant Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Englewright Lake Public Access
Butler Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Crime in Ensley Center 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 Ensley Center home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Ensley Township
Source: ensleytownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (Sand Lake/Grant area, mutual aid)
SE township near Sand Lake; covered by nearest area fire dept.
Services for Ensley · Source: ensleytownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ensley Center 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.
Frequently asked about Ensley Center
- What do homes cost in Ensley Center?
- The median home value in Ensley Center is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ensley Center housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ensley Center right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ensley Center?
- Ensley Center is served by Grant Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Ensley Center walkable?
- Ensley Center scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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