Neighborhood109.7 acres

Locust St & Oak St Area (South)

Great schools with outdoor access

4 homes for sale·Median $120K·Walkability 6.1/10·Schools 6.6/10

🏙️51 mito Downtown GR
🏞️58 mito Lake Michigan

Walking through this stretch feels lived-in and purposeful—you're never far from a coffee shop, restaurant, or grocery, and the transit stop is right there when you need it. Victorian and early 1900s homes line the blocks, many with original hardwood floors and the kind of woodwork that rewards patience and a good contractor. Library Park sits adjacent, and a dozen other green spaces scatter within a mile, along with Horseshoe Lake about a short drive away. The neighborhood has the texture of a place where people actually settle, not just pass through.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
100

Riverview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.4 mi away
  • Big Rapids
  • 5 rated schools in district
🚶Walkability
61

Very walkable

  • Playground on 12 Mile Rd: 3 min walk
  • 14 places within a 10 min walk
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 76 parks within 1 mile
  • Library Park: 3 min walk
  • Big Rapids River Trail: 8 min walk
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6.6
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 10/10

School District: Big Rapids Public Schools

10Riverview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 421 students · 19:1 · 0.4 mi
8Brookside Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 417 students · 19:1 · 0.6 mi
6Big Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 714 students · 21:1 · 1.6 mi
5Big Rapids Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 646 students · 21:1 · 0.6 mi
4Big Rapids Virtual SchoolOther · K-12 · 152 students · 76:1 · 1.8 mi

Walkability

6.1

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
7.4
🍽️Dining
6.0
🌳Nature
4.7
🚌Transit
10.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Library Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

76

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Locust St & Oak St Area (South)

What do homes cost in Locust St & Oak St Area (South)?
The median home value in Locust St & Oak St Area (South) is about $120,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Locust St & Oak St Area (South) housing market?
there are 4 homes for sale in Locust St & Oak St Area (South) right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Locust St & Oak St Area (South)?
Locust St & Oak St Area (South) is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
Is Locust St & Oak St Area (South) walkable?
Locust St & Oak St Area (South) scores 6.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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