Maple Hill
Easy outdoor access
Median $250K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, the backbone is Highway 131—close enough that commuting to town takes minutes, far enough that you're not listening to traffic all day. Homes tend toward ranch layouts with open floor plans, newer kitchens, and decks that actually get used, sitting on lots with real acreage and privacy instead of postage stamps. You'll find remodeled interiors mixed with solidly built 1990s construction, the kind where someone replaced the whole guts (windows, siding, systems) and called it done. The neighborhood has a quiet edge to it—trails connect to the school and an ice cream shop nearby, which tells you something about how people move around here. Pierson township anchors the geography, and if you're watching the schools, that matters more than proximity to the city. The area reads as settled and comfortable, not desperate to prove itself—a handful of acres, room to breathe, and access when you need it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.1 mi
- White Pine Trail: 6 min bike
- Herbert J. Peck Park: 4 min drive
$250K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Maple Hill
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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17 homes sold in Maple Hill this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Herbert J. Peck Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Aiden's Place
Herbert J. Peck Park
Unnamed playground
Wood Lake
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Edgerton Building
Crime in Maple Hill 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Maple Hill home (around $250,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,663 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,663/mo | $44,342 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,914/mo | $51,051 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,999/mo | $53,295 |
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.
Who actually lends in Maple Hill, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Pierson Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Pierson · Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Maple Hill 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(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
Big Whitefish School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about Maple Hill
- What do homes cost in Maple Hill?
- The median home value in Maple Hill is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Maple Hill housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Maple Hill right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Maple Hill?
- Maple Hill is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Maple Hill walkable?
- Maple Hill scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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