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Little South River Acres

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)

Median $240K·Schools 3.7/10

🌳Top 20% park access

The Little South Branch of the Pere Marquette River runs right through here, and most of what matters about this stretch comes down to that—94 to 1,000 feet of frontage on a blue-ribbon trout stream, depending on which lot you're looking at. Homes sit on wooded acreage, typically an acre or more, with covered decks and fenced yards built for the kind of quiet that comes from being genuinely out there rather than blocked in by trees. A few places have been here for years, maintained and solid; others are older cottages or projects waiting for someone to put sweat into them. Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile away, and an unnamed park is right next door. This is the kind of place where snowmobiles and off-road vehicles make sense, where people want river access for fishing rather than subdivision amenities, and where "up north property" isn't a weekend escape—it's where you actually live.

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💰Home Values

$240K median

  • Based on 3yr sales

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Little South River Acres

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
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.

Median Sale Price

$240K

Based on 3yr sales

Expected Rent

$1,075/mo

$950 – $1,200 · estimated range

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Baldwin Community Schools

4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 3.5 mi
4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 3.6 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 3.6 mi

To buy a median-priced Little South River Acres home (around $240,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,617 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,617/mo$43,109
10% (+PMI)$1,861/mo$49,617
5% (+PMI)$1,943/mo$51,805

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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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Weavers Landing River Access Site

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(3)

Dairy Queen

Fast Food

3.9 mimap

Pompeiis Pizza

Restaurant

3.9 mimap

Subway

Fast Food

4.4 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Weavers Landing River Access Site
0.2 mimap

The Forks Boating Access Site

1.1 mimap

M-37 Bridge Boating Access Site

1.4 mimap

🚴 Trails(3)

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

4.1 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.1 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.1 mimap
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Frequently asked about Little South River Acres

What do homes cost in Little South River Acres?
The median home value in Little South River Acres is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Little South River Acres?
Little South River Acres is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).

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Data sources: sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Little South River Acres

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
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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