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Hart Township

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)

The quick answer

Hart Township is a township, part of Hart Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $440,000.

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11 homes for sale·Median $440K·Schools 6.3/10

...and what really sets this stretch apart is how close everything actually is. You've got Lake Michigan practically at your doorstep, and the nearest grocery and restaurants are just a couple of minutes on foot, which means the car stays home more often than you'd expect for a rural area. There's a real mix of what draws people here—wooded lots that feel genuinely removed, and enough acreage nearby if you want land to work with. The sales tell the story: farmhouses on five acres, pole barns, disc golf courses. This isn't one thing.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$58K median household income

  • $440K median · 7 sales in last 12mo
🎓Schools
80

Hart High School

  • High — 1.9 mi away
  • Hart
  • 3 rated schools in district

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Median home price in Hart Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,987/mo

$
$88,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,28376%
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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6.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Hart Public School District

8Hart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 433 students · 21:1 · 1.9 mi
6Spitler Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 425 students · 12:1 · 1.8 mi
5Hart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 388 students · 16:1 · 2.0 mi

Most of Hart Township 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 typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft470
Aggravated assault180
Burglary119
Motor-vehicle theft76
Rape71
Robbery9
Homicide5
Arson0

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 Hart Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

Full Hart Township crime & safety report →

To buy a median-priced Hart Township home (around $440,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,591 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Hart Township household earns $58,393 — about $10,699 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $440,000 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $367,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,591/mo$69,092
10% (+PMI)$3,039/mo$81,040
5% (+PMI)$3,190/mo$85,059

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

5 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$18K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$50K

Per listing

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

Home purchases~25 loans · $5M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 85%FHA 12%VA 4%

Most active lenders

1Mortgage 1 Incorporated35%
2Rocket Mortgage, LLC12%
3Lake Michigan Credit Union8%
4The Huntington National Bank8%
5GreenStone Farm Credit Services, FLCA4%
Refinances~19 loans · $3M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 65%FHA 20%VA 15%

Most active lenders

1The Huntington National Bank25%
2Rocket Mortgage, LLC20%
3MMS Mortgage Services, Ltd.10%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC10%
5Interra Credit Union5%

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

Hart 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.

Waterunconfirmed

Private well (City of Hart water in adjacent corridors)

Township is mostly private wells; surrounds City of Hart

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No township municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling

No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

DTE Energy / propane in rural areas

DTE serves Hart area; rural portions on propane

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Police

Oceana County Sheriff

Sheriff primary; City of Hart PD in adjacent city

Fireunconfirmed

City of Hart Fire Department (area coverage)

Hart FD provides area coverage around the city

Source: oceana.mi.us

Utility, solar, and service details for Hart Township 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

$58K

Home Value (Census)

$177K

Expected Rent

$975/mo

$900 – $1,050 · estimated range

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Liberty Park

1.6 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(1)

Hansen Foods

Grocery Store

1.8 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(2)

McDonald's

Fast Food

2.4 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

2.5 mimap

🏫 Schools(7)

Donaldson School

0.4 mimap

Oceana Intermediate School

1.1 mimap

Van Wickle School

2.0 mimap

Garver School

2.3 mimap

Brooks School

2.8 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Liberty Park

1.6 mimap

John Gurney Park

1.6 mimap

Hart Commons

1.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

Bike Path

1.6 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.6 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.6 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(1)

Hart Public Library

1.6 mimap
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Living in Hart Township: the details

Is Hart Township a good place to live?

Here is what the numbers say about Hart Township as a place to live. This township is part of Hart Public School District. Expect prices centered around $440,000.

What does it cost to live in Hart Township?

The typical home in Hart Township goes for around $440,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Hart Township

What do homes cost in Hart Township?
The median home value in Hart Township is about $440,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Hart Township housing market?
there are 11 homes for sale in Hart Township right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Hart Township?
Hart Township is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Hart Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,987/mo

$
$88,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,28376%
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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