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Home/Neighborhoods/Otisco Township/Cooks Corners Area
Neighborhood3551.7 acres

Cooks Corners Area

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

Cooks Corners Area is a neighborhood, part of Belding Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $335,000.

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Median $335K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏙️22 mito Downtown GR(~43 min drive)
🏞️48 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 35m drive)

This is pure country living just minutes from Grand Rapids — where your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away and you actually know what silence sounds like at night. With median lots stretching across 3.45 acres, you're not just buying a house here, you're claiming your own piece of Michigan countryside. The kind of place where you can let your dog run free, start that vegetable garden you've been dreaming about, or finally have space for the workshop that's been cluttering your garage.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Green Lake — 0.7 mi
  • Silk City Nature Trail: 7 min drive
  • Demorest Field: 8 min drive
💰Home Values

$335K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Cooks Corners Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,274/mo

$
$67,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,73876%
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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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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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Demorest Field

2.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Green Lake

0.7 mi

Median Sale Price

$335K

3 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Demorest Field

2.4 mi

Expected Rent

$1,575/mo

$1,375 – $1,750 · estimated range

6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Belding Area School District

6Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 373 students · 14:1 · 2.0 mi
NREllis Elementary SchoolElementary · K-02 · 394 students · 14:1 · 2.9 mi

Walkability

1.4

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.4
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Burger King

7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

The Stone at Candlestone

6 mindrive· 27 min walk
American Legion
10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Demorest Field

8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in N State Rd & Main St Area

8 mindrive
Playground on Storey Rd
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Lake Ranney

12 mindrive
Haney Lake
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Silk City Nature Trail

7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

Kent County Trail

7 mindrive
Unnamed bike_path
7 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Leppinks Pharmacy

10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library

10 mindrive

Crime in Cooks Corners 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 Ionia County.

Ionia County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Cooks Corners Area home (around $335,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,256 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,256/mo$60,172
10% (+PMI)$2,597/mo$69,257
5% (+PMI)$2,712/mo$72,311

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.

Full Cooks Corners Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

Otisco Township

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

~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

On-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Resident contracts hauler.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Investor-owned utility.

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Policeunconfirmed

Ionia County Sheriff

County sheriff coverage.

Fire

Belding Fire Department

Belding FD covers Otisco Twp.

Services for Otisco Township · Source: ioniacounty.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Cooks Corners 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.

🛒 Grocery(2)

Leppinks Food Centers

Grocery Store

2.8 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

4.9 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(3)

Burger King

Fast Food

1.7 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

2.5 mimap

KD's Corner

Restaurant

3.9 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Third Wave Coffee Shop

Café

3.0 mimap

🍺 Bars(3)

The Stone at Candlestone

Bar

1.3 mimap

American Legion

Bar

2.8 mimap

Grattan Irish Pub

Bar

4.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Lakewood School
1.9 mimap

Ellis

2.9 mimap

Belding Middle School

School

3.2 mimap

Belding Area High School

School

3.4 mimap

Grattan School

4.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Demorest Field

2.4 mimap

Water Street Park

2.6 mimap

Central Riverside Park

2.8 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

2.1 mimap

Kent County Trail

Bike Path

2.1 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

2.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(1)

Big Pine Island Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.3 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Leppinks Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library

3.1 mimap
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Living in Cooks Corners Area: the details

Is Cooks Corners Area a good place to live?

If you're after green space nearby, Cooks Corners Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Belding Area School District. Expect prices centered around $335,000.

What does it cost to live in Cooks Corners Area?

The typical home in Cooks Corners Area goes for around $335,000. 3 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Cooks Corners Area

What do homes cost in Cooks Corners Area?
The median home value in Cooks Corners Area is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Cooks Corners Area housing market?
no homes are listed in Cooks Corners 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 Cooks Corners Area?
Cooks Corners Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
Is Cooks Corners Area walkable?
Cooks Corners Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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

Median in Cooks Corners Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,274/mo

$
$67,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,73876%
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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