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Marion Township Zone 1 Area

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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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The quick answer

Marion Township Zone 1 Area is a neighborhood, part of Marion Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $225,000.

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5 homes for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.5/10

🏙️84 mito Downtown GR(~2h 48m drive)
🏞️91 mito Lake Michigan(~3h 2m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

9.5 acre avg lots

  • 1,234 homes
💰Home Values

$225K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Marion Township Zone 1 Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,531/mo

$
$45,090
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,17076%
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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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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Median Sale Price

$225K

4 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Marion Mill Pond

1.1 mi

Expected Rent

$1,075/mo

$950 – $1,200 · wider-area estimate

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 6/10

School District: Marion Public Schools

6Marion Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 184 students · 13:1 · 1.2 mi
5Marion High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 235 students · 22:1 · 1.4 mi

Walkability

1.7

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
2.1
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.1
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Flashback Cafe

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 2 min drive
Dream-Diner
9 minbike
Shananjac's Pizza
8 minbike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Horseshoe Bar

8 minbike· 24 min walk· 2 min drive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Marion Mill Pond

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 2 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Unnamed playground

8 minbike· 25 min walk· 2 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Hall Lake

9 mindrive

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 $225,450) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,521 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,521/mo$40,559
10% (+PMI)$1,751/mo$46,681
5% (+PMI)$1,828/mo$48,740

Estimates use a 6.67% 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

$28K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$65K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Marion Township Zone 1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~14 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 67%FHA 18%VA 8%USDA 6%

Most active lenders

1Guild Mortgage Company11%
2Mercantile Bank8%
3Independent Bank8%
4The Huntington National Bank8%
5Mortgage Research Center, LLC8%

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

🍕 Restaurants(3)

Dream-Diner

Restaurant

1.1 mimap

Shananjac's Pizza

Restaurant

1.1 mimap

Flashback Cafe

Restaurant

1.2 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Horseshoe Bar

Bar

1.2 mimap

🌳 Parks(1)

Marion Mill Pond

1.1 mimap
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Living in Marion Township Zone 1 Area: the details

Is Marion Township Zone 1 Area a good place to live?

If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Marion Township Zone 1 Area is worth a close look — 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 neighborhood is part of Marion Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $225,000.

What does it cost to live in Marion Township Zone 1 Area?

The median home value in Marion Township Zone 1 Area is about $225,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.

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 $225,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Marion Township Zone 1 Area housing market?
there are 5 homes for sale in Marion Township Zone 1 Area right now, and 4 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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Marion Township Zone 1 Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,531/mo

$
$45,090
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,17076%
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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