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Forwood Pines

Room to spread out, great value

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $135K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️37 mito Downtown GR(~1h 13m drive)
🏞️42 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 23m drive)

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

34,086 sq ft avg lots

  • 38 homes
💰Home Values

$135K median

  • Assessor estimate
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • The Dragon Trail - Segment #10: 14 min walk
  • Beach in Forwood Pines Area: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Forwood Pines

Estimated Monthly Payment

$915/mo

$
$26,950
20%
%
Principal & Interest $69976%
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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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.

Est. Home Value

$135K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

38

Median Lot Size

0.74 ac

0.34 ac – 2.2 ac

Expected Rent

$1,050/mo

$925 – $1,175 · estimated range

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Sandy Beach County Park

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 5/10

School District: Newaygo Public School District

5Newaygo Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 467 students · 17:1 · 8.7 mi
5Newaygo Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 576 students · 17:1 · 9.2 mi
4Newaygo High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 493 students · 20:1 · 9.5 mi

Walkability

1.7

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.7
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 3 min drive
Sandy Beach County Park
6 mindrive
Park in Forwood Pines Area
6 mindrive
Dragon Adventures Base Camp
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground in Forwood Pines Area

10 minbike· 25 min walk· 3 min drive
Playground in Big Prairie township Zone 1 Area
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Fry Lake

11 mindrive
Croton Dam Pond
14 mindrive
Hardy Dam Pond
14 mindrive
Toft Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Beach in Forwood Pines Area

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 3 min drive
Beach in Big Prairie township Zone 1 Area
12 mindrive
Beach in Village Of Croton Area
15 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Walkable

The Dragon Trail - Segment #10

14 minwalk· 8 min bike· 1 min drive

Local Government · area-wide

Big Prairie Township

231-689-1494Website

Source: bigprairietownship.org · 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

~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,375 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; private wells typical.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural township; individual septic typical.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Residents arrange private trash haulers.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Propane / LP (no piped gas)

Rural township; likely propane.

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Policeunconfirmed

Newaygo County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fire

Big Prairie Township Fire Department

Twp FD (est. 1970) covers Big Prairie (36 sq mi) and Goodwell (36 sq mi). Station: 2815 S Elm Ave.

Services for Big Prairie Township · Source: bigprairietownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Forwood Pines 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.

🍕 Restaurants(1)

Driftwood Bar and Grill

Restaurant

3.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Sandy Beach County Park

0.7 mimap

Park

0.8 mimap

Unnamed park

0.8 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Forwood Pines

What do homes cost in Forwood Pines?
The median home value in Forwood Pines is about $134,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Forwood Pines?
Forwood Pines is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
Is Forwood Pines walkable?
Forwood Pines scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Forwood Pines

Estimated Monthly Payment

$915/mo

$
$26,950
20%
%
Principal & Interest $69976%
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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