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Hartwick 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

Hartwick Township is a township, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.

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1 home for sale·Median $210K·Schools 4.7/10

Out here, your daily rhythm is set by land and water rather than traffic lights. The area sits on the edge of Lake Michigan, with cabins and cottages lining quiet roads flanked by mature hardwoods and rolling acreage that connects to thousands of acres of state land. Most homes sit on substantial parcels, some twenty acres or more, which means neighbors aren't close enough to bother you but far enough that privacy feels real. Lakefront properties offer 64 feet of water frontage or more, with decks overlooking no-wake waters; inland homes back up to forest and wildlife habitat. A restaurant is about three miles down the road, so grabbing a meal requires a short drive—nothing that changes the pace of living here, just shapes it.

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💰Home Values

$63K median household income

  • $210K median · 4 sales in last 12mo

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Median home price in Hartwick Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,422/mo

$
$41,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,08776%
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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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.

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4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Evart Public Schools

6Evart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 255 students · 14:1 · 8.7 mi
5Evart Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 353 students · 15:1 · 8.6 mi
3Evart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 281 students · 15:1 · 8.8 mi

Most of Hartwick Township is policed by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (365 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (170 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.

No homicides were reported in 2024.

Offense typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft365
Burglary170
Aggravated assault123
Rape77
Motor-vehicle theft77
Arson10
Homicide0
Robbery0

Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Osceola County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Hartwick Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

Full Hartwick Township crime & safety report →

To buy a median-priced Hartwick Township home (around $209,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,267 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Hartwick Township household earns $62,891 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $408,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,267/mo$33,779
10% (+PMI)$1,480/mo$39,468
5% (+PMI)$1,552/mo$41,382

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

3 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$9K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$70K

Per listing

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

Home purchases~14 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 67%FHA 20%VA 3%USDA 11%

Most active lenders

1Union Home Mortgage Corp.18%
2American Pacific Mortgage Corporation12%
3Rocket Mortgage, LLC11%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC7%
5Guild Mortgage Company7%
Refinances~10 loans · $1M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 54%FHA 21%VA 25%

Most active lenders

1Rocket Mortgage, LLC37%
2United Shore Financial Services, LLC10%
3The Huntington National Bank7%
4Fifth Third Bank, National Association5%
5Mutual OF Omaha Mortgage, INC.5%

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

Hartwick Township

Website

Source: osceola-county.org · 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

Rural township

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems

Trashunconfirmed

Private hauler (resident-arranged)

Resident-arranged hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / propane

Natural gas where available; otherwise propane

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Police

Osceola County Sheriff

County sheriff serves township

Fireunconfirmed

Marion Community Fire Department

Marion-area fire coverage via mutual aid

Source: cms4files.revize.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Hartwick 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

$63K

Home Value (Census)

$139K

Expected Rent

$1,050/mo

$925 – $1,175 · wider-area estimate

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Rose Lake Park

6.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

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Living in Hartwick Township: the details

Is Hartwick Township a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in Hartwick Township. This township is part of Evart Public Schools. The going price is around $210,000.

What does it cost to live in Hartwick Township?

The median home value in Hartwick Township is about $210,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Hartwick Township

What do homes cost in Hartwick Township?
The median home value in Hartwick Township is about $209,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Hartwick Township housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Hartwick Township right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Hartwick Township?
Hartwick Township is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Hartwick Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,422/mo

$
$41,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,08776%
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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