Grant Township (3)
Strong schools draw families here
4 homes for sale·Median $280K·Schools 6.6/10
Days here move at a different pace—you measure distance in acres rather than blocks, and your nearest grocery sits about three miles down the road, which means you plan ahead and shop with intention. The MLS listings tell the story: farmhouses on ten acres with private ponds and massive barns, 1940s structures updated with new roofs and metal siding, outbuildings that could become guest houses, wooded parcels where wildlife moves through your own land. A restaurant is roughly two and a half miles away, so dinner out requires a deliberate drive, not a walk around the corner. What emerges from these details is a place where people choose land over convenience—where a pole barn and a plot suitable for gardening matter more than proximity to town, where the property itself becomes the amenity. The rhythm here is rural and intentional: you live on acreage, you maintain what you own, you know the value of space and the work that comes with it.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.0 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$280K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Grant Township (3)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/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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See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Most of Grant Township (3) is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Grant Township (3) alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Grant Township (3) home (around $280,000) 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 $1,854 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,854/mo | $49,428 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,134/mo | $56,913 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,228/mo | $59,411 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Grant Township (3), 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
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; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressBig Rapids DPS Fire / area township departments (mutual aid)
Big Rapids Fire provides medical/rescue to west half of Grant Twp; mutual aid for rural fire.
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Grant Township (3) 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.
Frequently asked about Grant Township (3)
- What do homes cost in Grant Township (3)?
- The median home value in Grant Township (3) is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grant Township (3) housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Grant Township (3) right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grant Township (3)?
- Grant Township (3) is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
