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Frost Corners

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $534K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.0/10

🏙️41 mito Downtown GR(~1h 23m drive)
🏞️71 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 21m drive)

You'll feel the road open up the moment you arrive—wide stretches of land, trees thick on both sides, the kind of space that makes you realize why you ditched the congestion. This hamlet sits right in the middle of Danby township, positioned like a sweet spot between Grand Rapids and Lansing, which means a commute that doesn't eat your whole life. Properties out here tend toward acreage—think 3, 5, even 6 acres—with homes set back from the road far enough that you're genuinely alone, long driveways and tree cover doing the heavy lifting on privacy. The Looking Glass River runs through the area, and if you're the type who likes land to do something with, plenty of folks here have room for workshops, fire pits, and enough quiet to actually hear yourself think. You're close enough to grab what you need but far enough removed that this feels like your own slice of something real.

Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$534K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Frost Corners

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,627/mo

$
$106,840
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,77276%
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.

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5.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Portland Public Schools

5Portland Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 415 students · 16:1 · 2.4 mi
NROakwood Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-02 · 497 students · 17:1 · 2.3 mi

Walkability

1.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.9
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Short drive

Tom's Food Center

4 mindrive· 12 min bike
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Wendy's

9 minbike· 28 min walk· 2 min drive
Arby's
11 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Confluxcity Brewing Company

5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Community Lake Park

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Unnamed playground

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Cryderman Lake

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

Rivertrail Linear Park

9 minbike· 25 min walk· 2 min drive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Portland District Library

6 mindrive· 19 min bike

Crime in Frost Corners 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 Frost Corners home (around $534,200) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $96k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,601 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $3,601/mo$96,028
10% (+PMI)$4,145/mo$110,524
5% (+PMI)$4,327/mo$115,398

Estimates use a 6.66% 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 Frost Corners cost-of-living breakdown →

Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$118K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$190K

Per listing

Dominant StyleRanch
ConstructionBrick, Vinyl Siding
RoofComposition
HeatingForced Air
Central Air100%
Fireplace50%
SewerSeptic Tank
WaterWell
Waterfront17%
Water Bodies
Looking Glass River

Who actually lends in Frost Corners, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~12 loans · $3M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 79%FHA 15%VA 4%USDA 2%

Most active lenders

1PFCU18%
2Rocket Mortgage, LLC14%
3Independent Bank12%
4Union Home Mortgage Corp.9%
5Lake Michigan Credit Union8%

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

Danby 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

~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,374 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Based on assessor parcel records

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic (individual)

Based on assessor parcel records

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Resident contracts hauler.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh

Investor-owned utility.

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Policeunconfirmed

Ionia County Sheriff

County sheriff coverage.

Fire

Portland Area Fire Authority

Authority serves Portland city + Portland & Danby Townships.

Services for Danby · Source: ioniacounty.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Frost Corners 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.

Nearest Park

Community Lake Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(1)

Tom's Food Center

Grocery Store

1.7 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Wendy's

Fast Food

1.4 mimap
Arby's

Fast Food

1.6 mimap
Burger King

Fast Food

1.7 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

1.7 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

1.8 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Confluxcity Brewing Company

Pub

2.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

Oakwood Elementary School

School

2.3 mimap
Portland Middle School

School

2.4 mimap
Westwood Elementary School

School

3.6 mimap
Portland High School

School

3.8 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Community Lake Park

1.9 mimap

Rivertrail Linear Park

2.2 mimap

Brush Street Park

2.4 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Portland District Library

2.6 mimap
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Frequently asked about Frost Corners

What do homes cost in Frost Corners?
The median home value in Frost Corners is about $534,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Frost Corners housing market?
no homes are listed in Frost Corners right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Frost Corners?
Frost Corners is served by Portland Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Portland Middle School (5/10).
Is Frost Corners walkable?
Frost Corners scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Frost Corners

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,627/mo

$
$106,840
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,77276%
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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