Millbrook
Easy outdoor access
Median $128K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.6/10
Out here you're dealing with a mix of single-family homes from the mid-20th century—Colonials, ranches, brick and vinyl—sitting on parcels that give you actual land to work with, not postage stamps. Plaster Creek winds through the northern section, anchoring the Plaster Creek Family Park with its paved trails cutting through woods and open ground, while Ken-O-Sha Park sprawls across 141 acres if you want something bigger. The neighborhood runs mostly owner-occupied, and homes tend to move fast—typically two weeks on the market—which tells you something about demand. A train track runs along the north edge, and you'll hear planes from Gerald R. Ford International Airport five miles east, so if aircraft noise is a dealbreaker, this isn't it. You're roughly seven miles southeast of downtown, far enough to feel removed but close enough that you're not isolated—the real draw here is the balance between suburban breathing room and actual access to the city.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Halls Lake — 1.1 mi
- Millpond Park: 9 min drive
- Unnamed beach: 9 min drive
$128K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Millbrook
Estimated Monthly Payment
$866/mo
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Nearest Park
Millpond Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Halls Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Millpond Park
Halls Lake
Unnamed beach
Crime in Millbrook 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Millbrook home (around $127,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $23k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $848 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $848/mo | $22,614 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $976/mo | $26,036 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,019/mo | $27,180 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,372 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Consumers Energy · ~13.6¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressMillbrook/Rolland Township Fire Department
Joint Millbrook/Rolland (Isabella Co.) volunteer fire dept, 8323 W County Line Rd, Blanchard.
Services for Millbrook · Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Millbrook 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(1)
Grocery Store
🍺 Bars(1)
Remus Tavern
Bar
🏫 Schools(1)
Remus Elementary School
School
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Millbrook
- What do homes cost in Millbrook?
- The median home value in Millbrook is about $127,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Millbrook housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Millbrook right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Millbrook?
- Millbrook is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Chippewa Hills High School (6/10).
- Is Millbrook walkable?
- Millbrook scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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