Sun Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Sun Area is a neighborhood, part of Grant Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $332,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $332K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
You know that feeling when you finally find a place where you can breathe? That's what draws people to this quiet corner of Kent County, just outside Grant. With generous lots averaging over 4 acres, this is where neighbors still wave when they drive past your property line, and your closest coffee shop being a pleasant drive away means you've got all the excuse you need to savor that morning routine at home. The landscape here tells the story — rolling farmland, established trees, and homes that sit back from the road with the kind of confidence that comes from having actual space between you and the world.
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Why people love it here
8.7 acre avg lots
- 1,694 homes
Lake life
- Hess Lake within walking distance
- Beach in Drummond's Add. Area: 6 min drive
- Water Tower Park: 6 min drive
$332K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sun Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,257/mo
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18 homes sold in Sun Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$332K
18 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Ransom Lake Boating Access Site
2.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$925 – $1,100 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ransom Lake Boating Access Site
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hess Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Grant Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Gene's Family Market
Subway
Old Iron Bar & Grill
Water Tower Park
Playground in Drummond's Add. Area
Blanch Lake
+1 more
Beach in Drummond's Add. Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
To buy a median-priced Sun Area home (around $332,450) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,239 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,239/mo | $59,714 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,577/mo | $68,730 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,691/mo | $71,760 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 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
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sun Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical (city water within Grant city only).
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNo township PD; county sheriff (Grant city PD covers city only).
Ashland-Grant Fire District serves the Grant community incl. township.
Services for Grant Township · Source: granttownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sun Area 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.
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Living in Sun Area: the details
Is Sun Area a good place to live?
Sun Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grant Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $332,000.
What does it cost to live in Sun Area?
Homes in Sun Area sell for a median of about $332,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 18 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sun Area
- What do homes cost in Sun Area?
- The median home value in Sun Area is about $332,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sun Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Sun Area right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sun Area?
- Sun Area is served by Grant Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grant Middle School (6/10).
- Is Sun Area walkable?
- Sun Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
