Gun Plain
Solid value in a growing area
21 homes for sale·Median $344K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 5.2/10
Sitting in Allegan County about 35 miles south of Grand Rapids, Gun Plain Charter Township spreads across 34 square miles of rural Michigan landscape, with the independent city of Plainwell rising from within its boundaries like an island of municipal autonomy. The township itself has a distinctly residential character—most residents own their homes, and the pace here reflects that deliberate, rooted quality of the place. Small unincorporated communities like Argenta and Neeley dot the area, anchoring the kind of geography where you know which roads lead where because you've driven them a hundred times. Homes run around $354K, and the proximity to Plainwell's shops and restaurants (19 within a mile, groceries steps away, coffee a five-minute walk) means you're never far from what you need, even if the township itself feels unhurried. Plainwell Community Schools serve the area, and a drive to downtown Grand Rapids takes about 44 minutes when you need the city. Kenyon Park sits a short walk away for outdoor breaks. The rural character runs deep here—this is where Cyrenius Thompson settled back in 1832—and that sense of established, land-based living hasn't really changed, even as development has crept closer over nearly two centuries.
Why people love it here
$87K median household income
- $344K median · 88 sales in last 12mo
Plainwell High School
- High — 2.1 mi away
- Plainwell
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Kenyon Park: 8 min drive
- Fannie Pell Park: 7 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Gun Plain
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,338/mo
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88 homes sold in Gun Plain this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Plainwell Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kenyon Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Market
Four Roses Cafe
Island City Coffee
Tenth Street Saloon
Kenyon Park
+1 more
Playground in Orchard Acres No 2
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Unnamed bike_path
River Bend Yoga
Walgreens
Ransom District Library
Plainwell Corners Preschool
M-89 Cinema
Most of Gun Plain is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Gun Plain alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Gun Plain home (around $344,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,093 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Gun Plain household earns $86,989 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $561,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,093/mo | $55,804 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,439/mo | $65,048 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,555/mo | $68,139 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$30K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Gun Plain, 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.
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
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,426 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Gun Plain Charter Township Water/Sewer
Township operates water/sewer in served areas; wells elsewhere.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Fire coverage; confirm provider.
Source: gunplain.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Gun Plain 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
$87K
Home Value (Census)
$244K
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Four Roses Cafe
Restaurant
Old Plank Road
Restaurant
The Fly Inn
Restaurant
SW's Donut Mill
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(10)
School
School
School
School
School
+5 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
River Bend Yoga
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off M 89
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Plainwell Corners Preschool
Daycare
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Otsego District Public Library
Frequently asked about Gun Plain
- What do homes cost in Gun Plain?
- The median home value in Gun Plain is about $344,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Gun Plain housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in Gun Plain right now, and 88 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Gun Plain?
- Gun Plain is served by Plainwell Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Plainwell High School (8/10).
- Is Gun Plain walkable?
- Gun Plain scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
