Goodwell
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $146K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.4/10
If you're headed to Goodwell, know this up front: it's farmland and forestland, quiet country roads that don't pretend to be anything else. The township spreads across nearly thirty-six square miles of Newaygo County with a population of about five hundred thirty souls—low density, high acreage, the kind of place where you can own real land and still see sky. The Township Hall, built in eighteen ninety-three, sits on the corner of Three Mile Road and Cypress near the old cemetery, a brick anchor to a community that's been organized since eighteen eighty-two but has never grown into a town or village. Most of what you'll find here is trees, fields, and the rhythm of rural living.
Why people love it here
$62K median household income
- $146K median · 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Goodwell
Estimated Monthly Payment
$991/mo
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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
Pearson Lake
To buy a median-priced Goodwell home (around $146,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $25k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $954 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Goodwell household earns $61,875 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $399,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $954/mo | $25,427 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,100/mo | $29,345 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,150/mo | $30,655 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
$4K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$240K
Per listing
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
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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)
Remote rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressSource: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Goodwell 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.
Median Income
$62K
Home Value (Census)
$199K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Goodwell
- What do homes cost in Goodwell?
- The median home value in Goodwell is about $146,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Goodwell housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Goodwell right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Goodwell?
- Goodwell is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Big Rapids High School (6/10).
- Is Goodwell walkable?
- Goodwell scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.