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Maple Hill

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Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $250K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10

🏙️30 mito Downtown GR(~59 min drive)
🏞️43 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 26m drive)

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Little Whitefish Lake — 1.1 mi
  • White Pine Trail: 6 min bike
  • Herbert J. Peck Park: 4 min drive
💰Home Values

$250K median

  • 16 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Maple Hill

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,697/mo

$
$50,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,29776%
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.

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5.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 6/10

School District: Tri County Area Schools

6Tri County Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 539 students · 18:1 · 1.5 mi
4Tri County Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 390 students · 18:1 · 1.5 mi
NRMacNaughton SchoolElementary · PK-02 · 388 students · 14:1 · 1.8 mi

Walkability

0.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Subway

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
Sticks-N-Stones Market
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Aiden's Place

9 mindrive
Tri County Eagle 4467
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Herbert J. Peck Park

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Unnamed playground

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Wood Lake

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

White Pine Trail

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 2 min drive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch

10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Edgerton Building

5 mindrive· 17 min bike

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 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,685 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,685/mo$44,940
10% (+PMI)$1,940/mo$51,724
5% (+PMI)$2,025/mo$54,005

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, 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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Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$18K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$35K

Per listing

Dominant StyleRanch
ConstructionVinyl Siding
RoofShingle
HeatingForced Air
Central Air100%
SewerPublic
WaterPublic

Who actually lends in Maple Hill, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~11 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 78%FHA 17%VA 5%USDA 1%

Most active lenders

1Guild Mortgage Company16%
2First Community Mortgage, INC.13%
3Lake Michigan Credit Union12%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC11%
5Triad Financial Services, INC.8%

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

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

~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Municipal / public water

Based on assessor parcel records

Sewerunconfirmed

Municipal sewer

Based on assessor parcel records

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.

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Policeunconfirmed

Montcalm County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff provides law enforcement.

Fireunconfirmed

Howard City Fire Department

Howard City-area fire likely covers Pierson Twp.

Services 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)

Subway

Fast Food

1.9 mimap
Sticks-N-Stones Market

Restaurant

2.8 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

4.0 mimap

🏫 Schools(5)

Tri County High School

School

1.5 mimap
Tri County Middle School

School

1.6 mimap
MacNaughton School

School

1.9 mimap

Little Whitefish School

2.8 mimap

Big Whitefish School

4.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Herbert J. Peck Park
1.8 mimap
Ensley Park
2.0 mimap
Minnie Farmer Park
2.3 mimap

🚴 Trails(6)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

0.7 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

1.3 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

1.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Edgerton Building

Daycare

2.1 mimap
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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 5 homes for sale in Maple Hill right now, and 16 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Maple Hill

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,697/mo

$
$50,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,29776%
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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