Hersey
Solid value in a growing area
Median $178K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
What might catch you off guard about this stretch of Osceola County is how much history is compressed into a small footprint. The area sits at the confluence of two excellent trout streams—the Hersey and Muskegon Rivers—and grew from a lumber hub in the 1800s that supplied timber to Chicago after the great fire. The Hersey Roller Mills once turned out 75 barrels of flour a day under the Snow Flake brand; today the renovated mill anchors a modest commercial district alongside a remodeled restaurant. A brick-and-wood Victorian sits near modest ranch homes on quarter-acre lots, many with river frontage or generous yards backing onto the Rails to Trails path that connects to Reed City and Evart—a quiet spine through town perfect for biking or winter sports.
Why people love it here
$178K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hersey
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,205/mo
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6 homes sold in Hersey this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
River Junction
Unnamed park
Pere Marquette State Trail
Spring Valley Golf Course
Crime in Hersey is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hersey home (around $177,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,181 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,181/mo | $31,483 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,359/mo | $36,246 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,419/mo | $37,839 |
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, 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$19K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,320 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Township outside municipal water area (Hersey village lacks municipal water/sewer)
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.0¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressHersey Township Volunteer Fire Department
200 S Main St, Hersey
Services for Hersey · Source: cms4files.revize.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Hersey 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.
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
River Junction
Restaurant
H&D Chuckwagon
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Hersey
- What do homes cost in Hersey?
- The median home value in Hersey is about $177,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hersey housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hersey right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hersey?
- Hersey is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Hersey walkable?
- Hersey scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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