Maple Grove
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Maple Grove is a township, part of Maple Valley Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $262,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $262K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Early morning light cuts through the trees here—that's when the land shows itself best, when the acres breathe. This stretch of Barry County rolls in parcels of two, five, thirteen, sometimes thirty-five—the kind of acreage where a pond on your property feels less like a feature and more like fact. Homes sit back on wooded lots, many with mature trees and the kind of space that doesn't apologize. You'll find farmhouses alongside newer builds, pole barns anchoring the quieter roads, and enough land that a detached garage with a loft upstairs or a sunroom addition reads as normal rather than extravagant. The nearest restaurant is about an 11-minute walk, and Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary sits roughly four miles out for when you want a formal trail. Gerald R. Ford airport is just over an hour's drive, which means commuting to the broader region stays manageable without the constant hum of approach patterns. There's a particular character to places where your lot line doesn't touch your neighbor's—where you can have a fireplace and a wood stove in the same home because the heating season is real and nobody's debating your thermostat through a shared wall. The school district serves the area, and if you're drawn to rural Michigan with actual acreage and a working sense of what that requires, this is where that equation actually resolves.
Why people love it here
$70K median household income
- $262K median · 8 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Thornapple Lake — 1.8 mi
- Wild Lake: 9 min drive
- Taylor Lake: 11 min drive
Explore Maple Grove
Same name, different focus — Maple Grove is also covered as:
- Maple Grove Community — community details
- Maple Grove Community — community details
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Median home price in Maple Grove
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,782/mo
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8 homes sold in Maple Grove this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$70K
Household
Median Sale Price
$262K
8 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,075 – $1,250 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gertrude McPharlin Bauer Nature Sanctuary
4.1 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
Country Kettle Café
Putnam Park
Playground on Eaton Hwy
Wild Lake
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Most of Maple Grove is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Maple Grove alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Maple Grove home (around $262,450) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,643 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Maple Grove household earns $69,583 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $439,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,643/mo | $43,801 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,910/mo | $50,923 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,318 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, 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 Maple Grove, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressCastleton Maple Grove Nashville Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Castleton, Maple Grove, and Village of Nashville.
Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Maple Grove 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.
Median Income
$70K
Home Value (Census)
$231K
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,075 – $1,250 · estimated range
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Country Kettle Café
Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(12)
Quail Trap School
McKelvey School
Moore School
Mayo School
Branch School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(2)
Putnam Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
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Living in Maple Grove: the details
Is Maple Grove a good place to live?
Maple Grove is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Maple Valley Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $262,000.
What does it cost to live in Maple Grove?
The typical home in Maple Grove goes for around $262,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Maple Grove
- What do homes cost in Maple Grove?
- The median home value in Maple Grove is about $262,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maple Grove housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Maple Grove right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maple Grove?
- Maple Grove is served by Maple Valley Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Maple Grove walkable?
- Maple Grove scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
