LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $220K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Driving out this way feels like leaving the grid—two-acre spreads give way to sprawling farmland, barns punctuating the horizon, and the kind of silence you only notice when you're used to traffic. Acreage dominates here; the average lot runs nearly 28 acres, so your neighbors aren't visible from your porch. Homes tend toward ranch and farmhouse styles, many with newer bones—fresh roofs, updated electrical, functional basements—and land that invites ambition: pastures for livestock, outbuildings for projects, room to breathe. Some parcels push into the serious agricultural range—22 acres of tillable soil, pole barns with stalls, setup for horses or equipment. The Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary sits right adjacent, anchoring the area's connection to open space. Twin Lakes sits at your doorstep. When you need more than what's here, a 11-minute walk reaches the nearest restaurant—close enough for a bike run, far enough to feel genuinely removed from commercial strips. This stretch rewards people who want elbow room and aren't counting neighbors as a feature.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Thornapple Lake — 1.8 mi
- Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary: 15 min drive
- Long Lake: 19 min drive
$220K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary
3.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Thornapple Lake
1.8 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Maple Valley Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hall Lake
Crime in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$285K
Per listing
Who actually lends in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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.
Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,356 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY 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.
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Country Kettle Café
Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(11)
Moore School
McKelvey School
Branch School
Dunhan School
Barryville School
+6 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area
- What do homes cost in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area?
- The median home value in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area?
- LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area is served by Maple Valley Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area walkable?
- LAWRENCE RD & S M-66 HWY Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.