Meadow Acres
Strong schools draw families here
Median $200K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 6.4/10
The road in curves past ranch homes on acre-plus lots, most of them freshly renovated—new kitchens, new roofs, full basements that somebody actually finished. You're in Hastings-area ranch country, the kind of place where a fenced yard and elbow room come standard, and the bones of these 1970s and 80s homes are solid enough that a real remodel actually pays. Groceries, coffee, and a decent meal are all within a 13- to 14-minute walk, which means you're not stranded out here, and Twin Lakes sits about a mile away if you want to launch a boat from the access site just down the road. It's the sort of stretch where the listings mention "pride of ownership" without irony—people actually live here, fix things up, and stay.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.7 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Carter Lake — 1.7 mi
- Airport Road Boating Access Site: 10 min bike
- Fish Hatchery Park: 5 min drive
$200K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Meadow Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/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.
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airport Road Boating Access Site
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Airport Road Boating Access Site
Playground on W Vedder Rd
Algonquin Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
West
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Riverwalk
Snap Fitness
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Meadow Acres 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Meadow Acres home (around $200,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,324 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,324/mo | $35,305 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,524/mo | $40,652 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,591/mo | $42,436 |
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.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Meadow Acres 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(13)
Chidester School
Algonquin Lake School
Yeckley School
Hastings High School
School
Central School
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Meadow Acres
- What do homes cost in Meadow Acres?
- The median home value in Meadow Acres is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Meadow Acres?
- Meadow Acres is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Meadow Acres walkable?
- Meadow Acres scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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