Forwood Pines Area
Space and nature
9 homes for sale·Median $205K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 4.4/10
This is where you come when you want to disappear into the woods but still be close enough to Grand Rapids for a reasonable commute — about an hour on a good day. The entire area revolves around the Muskegon River and Hardy Dam, with locals spending their weekends (and plenty of weekdays) on the water or exploring the Dragon Trail that winds through 29 miles of forest right outside your door. You'll find Tucker Lake nearby, but honestly, most people here are more interested in river life than lake life.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Hardy Dam Pond within walking distance
- The Dragon Trail - Segment #9: 5 min walk
- Dragon Adventures Base Camp: 8 min drive
14.7 acre avg lots
- 541 homes
$205K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Forwood Pines Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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25 homes sold in Forwood Pines Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dragon Adventures Base Camp
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hardy Dam Pond
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$205K
25 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Dragon Adventures Base Camp
1.1 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dragon Adventures Base Camp
Mast Lake
Beach in Forwood Pines Area
The Dragon Trail - Segment #9
Crime in Forwood Pines 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Forwood Pines Area home (around $205,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,364/mo | $36,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,570/mo | $41,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,639/mo | $43,702 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$49K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Forwood Pines Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Big Prairie Township
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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,370 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressBig 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 · Source: bigprairietownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forwood Pines 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Driftwood Bar and Grill
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Forwood Pines Area
- What do homes cost in Forwood Pines Area?
- The median home value in Forwood Pines Area is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forwood Pines Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Forwood Pines Area right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forwood Pines Area?
- Forwood Pines Area is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is Forwood Pines Area walkable?
- Forwood Pines Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
