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Neighborhood7567.7 acres

Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area

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)
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The quick answer

Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area is a neighborhood, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $225,000.

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1 home for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 21% park access
🏙️75 mito Downtown GR(~2h 29m drive)
🏞️81 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 41m drive)

You wake up and the first thing you notice is the quiet—no alarm clocks blaring from your neighbors' rentals, just the sound of trees and wind through the pines. This stretch sits right on the edge of lake country, where the roads wind through mature hardwoods and the character runs deep. Houses tend to be cottages and cabins—some modest weekend retreats with wood-burning fireplaces, others fully updated with decks and views that make you understand why people build here year-round instead of leaving after Labor Day.

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💰Home Values

$225K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,527/mo

$
$45,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,16776%
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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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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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 · 7.3 mi
5Evart Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 353 students · 15:1 · 7.1 mi
3Evart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 281 students · 15:1 · 7.3 mi

Crime in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area 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.

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To buy a median-priced Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area home (around $225,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,516/mo$40,414
10% (+PMI)$1,744/mo$46,516
5% (+PMI)$1,821/mo$48,567

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.

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Land for sale

Listings

2 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$14K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$48K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,278 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Hicks Lake Dr & Front St 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.

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 Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area: the details

Is Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Evart Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $225,000.

What does it cost to live in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area?

The typical home in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area goes for around $225,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area

What do homes cost in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area?
The median home value in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area?
Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
Is Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area walkable?
Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,527/mo

$
$45,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,16776%
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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