Matherton
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Walkability 0.4/10·Schools 5.7/10
Out here, you'll find log homes perched on rolling acreage—the kind of place where a 4.5-acre parcel with Maple River views and a pole barn is a genuine listing, not a fantasy. The area sits along Fish Creek, where converted pole barns have become weekend fishing retreats and the water draws serious hunters and anglers year-round. Stone fireplaces, large rural lots, and properties measured in acres rather than square footage define the landscape. A few miles north sits the Village of Hubbardston, where older homes and commercial conversions offer smaller-lot alternatives; drive about 20 minutes and you're in Ionia or closer to larger shopping. History runs deep here—19th-century stone structures and old hotel buildings still stand as reminders of earlier settlement. This isn't suburban; it's a quiet rural stretch where space, water access, and working land matter more than density or convenience. If you're drawn to the creek, the acreage, and the relative isolation, the area delivers exactly that.
Why people love it here
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Matherton
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Shiels Tavern
Mill Pond Park
Unnamed playground
Unnamed beach
Crime in Matherton 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Matherton home (around $280,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,887 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,887/mo | $50,333 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,172/mo | $57,931 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,268/mo | $60,486 |
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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Solar potential
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,427 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressLyons-Muir Fire Department
Muir/Lyons-area FD; North Plains Twp surrounds Muir.
Services for North Plains · Source: ioniacounty.org
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Frequently asked about Matherton
- What do homes cost in Matherton?
- The median home value in Matherton is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Matherton housing market?
- no homes are listed in Matherton right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Matherton?
- Matherton is served by Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Matherton walkable?
- Matherton scores 0.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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