Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $135K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving out here, the road opens up fast—you're moving through genuine countryside where 20+ acre parcels feel like the baseline, not the exception. Wooded land dominates, and the sense of space is real; deer wander properties regularly, and state land sits practically at your back door, making this a natural draw for hunting and outdoor recreation. The Middle Branch River runs through, a blue-ribbon trout stream that anchors the area's character, with river frontage and riverside cabins showing up in the local real estate story. What anchors daily life is simpler than you might expect: a restaurant sits steps away, and Marion is just a few miles north, which means you're not marooned—you've chosen distance on purpose. Pole barns, ponds, chicken coops, and room for animals are standard fixtures, not special upgrades. This is the kind of place where a 10-acre parcel with woods and seclusion, or a 17-acre stretch of riverfront, reads less like luxury and more like returning to something the area's always been.
Why people love it here
19.6 acre avg lots
- 947 homes
Walkable for daily errands
- 4 Corners Grill: 3 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
$135K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$916/mo
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4 homes sold in Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$135K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Marion Mill Pond
5.1 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
4 Corners Grill
Horseshoe Bar
Marion Mill Pond
Hall Lake
Birch Valley Golf Course
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Crime in Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area home (around $135,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $898 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $898/mo | $23,945 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,034/mo | $27,568 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,079/mo | $28,779 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$99K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Middle Branch 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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,220 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Middle Branch 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
5.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area?
- The median home value in Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area is about $135,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Middle Branch 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 Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area?
- Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area walkable?
- Middle Branch Township Zone 1 Area scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.