Midway Camp Area
Wide open spaces
Median $173K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.2/10
You're right in the thick of it here—Midway Camp Area sits on 247 acres of land where most lots clock in around 13.81 acres, so there's real breathing room between houses. The nearest grocery and restaurant are literally steps away, which is a nice surprise for somewhere this rural-feeling; there's also a coffee shop about a 10-minute walk if you want to make it part of your morning. With 95 restaurants within a mile and 20 grocery stores within two miles, you've got decent variety without feeling hemmed in by strip mall sprawl. Fannie Pell Park is just 1.2 miles down the road if you're after green space. Kids go through Plainwell Community Schools, and you're about 42 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids if you need that drive. The whole area sits within Gun Plain township, where most people own their land outright—homes here run around the mid-$200s to low $300s depending on what you find.
Why people love it here
13.8 acre avg lots
- 23 homes
Plainwell High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Plainwell
- 5 rated schools in district
$173K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Midway Camp Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,171/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$173K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Fannie Pell Park
1.2 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 8/10
School District: Plainwell Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Wendy's
Island City Coffee
Tenth Street Saloon
Fannie Pell Park
Playground in Orchard Acres No 2
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
River Bend Yoga
Meijer Pharmacy
Ransom District Library
Plainwell Corners Preschool
M-89 Cinema
Crime in Midway Camp 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Midway Camp Area home (around $172,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,147 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,147/mo | $30,596 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,321/mo | $35,225 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,379/mo | $36,773 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Gun Plain Charter Township
Source: gunplain.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,323 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Gun Plain Charter Township Water/Sewer
Township operates water/sewer in served areas; wells elsewhere.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Gun Plain · Source: gunplain.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Midway Camp 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
Fannie Pell Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
School
School
School
School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
River Bend Yoga
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Corporation Plat Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off M 89
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Plainwell Corners Preschool
Daycare
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Otsego District Public Library
Frequently asked about Midway Camp Area
- What do homes cost in Midway Camp Area?
- The median home value in Midway Camp Area is about $172,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Midway Camp Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Midway Camp Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Midway Camp Area?
- Midway Camp Area is served by Plainwell Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Plainwell High School (8/10).
- Is Midway Camp Area walkable?
- Midway Camp Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.