Marion Township Zone 1 Area
Wide open spaces
4 homes for sale·Median $227K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
Most people hear "rural Michigan township" and picture isolation, but step out here and you're surrounded by water access, working land, and homes with real breathing room—all within a couple miles of Marion village. The Clam River runs through, and you've got Woodbeck Lake practically next door, which means boating and riverfront living aren't distant dreams but actual neighbors. Homes sit on substantial acreage, often multiple acres, with room for barns, pole buildings, and the kind of setup that works if you're raising animals or just want space between you and the next mailbox. Pretty Lake Boating Access is right adjacent, so water recreation isn't something you drive 30 minutes to find. When you need to eat or grab supplies, Marion's minutes away—close enough that you're not cut off, far enough that the quiet sticks around. This stretch appeals to people who want country living with water nearby and don't mind their lots measured in acres rather than feet.
Why people love it here
9.5 acre avg lots
- 1,234 homes
$227K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Marion Township Zone 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,541/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
5 homes sold in Marion Township Zone 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$227K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Marion Mill Pond
1.1 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flashback Cafe
Horseshoe Bar
Marion Mill Pond
Unnamed playground
Hall Lake
Crime in Marion Township Zone 1 Area 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Marion Township Zone 1 Area home (around $227,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,503 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,503/mo | $40,072 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,730/mo | $46,140 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,806/mo | $48,165 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Marion Township Zone 1 Area, 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.
Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,213 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Marion Township Zone 1 Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Marion Mill Pond
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Marion Township Zone 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Marion Township Zone 1 Area?
- The median home value in Marion Township Zone 1 Area is about $227,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marion Township Zone 1 Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Marion Township Zone 1 Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marion Township Zone 1 Area?
- Marion Township Zone 1 Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Marion Township Zone 1 Area walkable?
- Marion Township Zone 1 Area scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.