Grant Township (2)
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $278K·Schools 5.3/10
Most people hear "West Michigan township" and picture quiet farmland far from anywhere. What they find out here is something different: waterfront character with real breathing room. The area sits right on Lake Michigan, where contemporary homes and log cabins share the shoreline with private acres and working orchards. You're looking at properties ranging from cozy starter homes in the village to sprawling acreage—some with 20+ acres bordering national forest, others with 175 feet of lakefront and modern layouts built for the long view. Restaurants and coffee shops are steps away, and the nearest grocery is just under four miles if you need to stock up. An unnamed park sits adjacent, giving the area its own anchor for year-round activity.
Why people love it here
$278K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grant Township (2)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,887/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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26 homes sold in Grant Township (2) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Montague Area Public Schools
Most of Grant Township (2) is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Rape | 71 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Grant Township (2) alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Grant Township (2) home (around $278,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,840 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,840/mo | $49,075 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,119/mo | $56,506 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,212/mo | $58,987 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$54K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Grant Township (2), 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
Grant Township (Oceana County)
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.
Private well
Rural township (Rothbury area); individual wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressSource: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Grant Township (2) 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Rico's Tamales
Restaurant
The Grill
Restaurant
The Silo
Restaurant
Hilltop Cheese Co
Restaurant
The Social Goat Tavern
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Center School
Oceana High School
School
Lawson School
Eagle School
Heitman School
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Connect
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Grant Township (2)
- What do homes cost in Grant Township (2)?
- The median home value in Grant Township (2) is about $278,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grant Township (2) housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Grant Township (2) right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grant Township (2)?
- Grant Township (2) is served by Montague Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montague High School (6/10).
Top contributors in Grant Township (2)
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