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Millbrook Township

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

The quick answer

Millbrook Township is a township, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $235,000.

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2 homes for sale·Median $235K·Schools 5.4/10

Out here you're looking at genuine rural country—the kind of place where properties stretch across acres rather than lots, and the horizon is mostly trees and open land broken up by the occasional driveway disappearing into the woods. The nearest grocery or restaurant is about three miles out, which means you're either self-sufficient or you don't mind a short drive to handle errands. What the recent sales tell you is what people actually want when they move to this part of West Michigan: space to hunt, room for a garden or outbuildings, maybe some river frontage if you're lucky, and enough acreage that your nearest neighbor isn't close enough to complain about your projects. You'll find 3-bedroom ranches on 10, 20, even 40 acres, the kind of properties where a detached garage and a maintenance-free deck feel like genuine upgrades because there's actually land to improve. It's rural enough that you can see why someone picks it—privacy, deer season, the ability to own something that actually feels like yours—but close enough to M-66 and M-20 that you're not completely cut off when you need to get somewhere. This is the stretch where people trade walkability for elbow room, and they seem to mean it.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$70K median household income

  • $235K median · 6 sales in last 12mo
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Townline Lake — 0.8 mi

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Median home price in Millbrook Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,595/mo

$
$47,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,21976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Nearest Lake

Townline Lake

0.8 mi

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Chippewa Hills School District

9Lakeview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-03 · 326 students · 14:1 · 8.3 mi
6Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 04-07 · 338 students · 16:1 · 8.2 mi
5Montabella JuniorSenior HighHigh · 06-12 · 382 students · 15:1 · 5.4 mi
5Montabella ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 363 students · 14:1 · 5.5 mi
2Mosaic SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 97 students · 24:1 · 5.9 mi

Most of Millbrook Township is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.

For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.

Offense typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft598
Aggravated assault259
Burglary116
Rape33
Motor-vehicle theft33
Arson9
Homicide3
Robbery3

Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Millbrook Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

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To buy a median-priced Millbrook Township home (around $235,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,437 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Millbrook Township household earns $70,114 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $452,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,437/mo$38,332
10% (+PMI)$1,677/mo$44,714
5% (+PMI)$1,757/mo$46,860

Estimates use a 6.67% 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 and median property taxes, 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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Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$6K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$450K

Per listing

Local Government

Millbrook Township

989-561-2838

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.

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

On-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

No municipal collection.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)

Rural areas often LP/propane.

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Police

Mecosta County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fireunconfirmed

Millbrook/Rolland Township Fire Department

Joint Millbrook/Rolland (Isabella Co.) volunteer fire dept, 8323 W County Line Rd, Blanchard.

Source: findenergy.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Millbrook Township 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.

Median Income

$70K

Home Value (Census)

$177K

Expected Rent

$1,100/mo

$950 – $1,225 · wider-area estimate

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Living in Millbrook Township: the details

Is Millbrook Township a good place to live?

Millbrook Township suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Chippewa Hills School District. The going price is around $235,000.

What does it cost to live in Millbrook Township?

The median home value in Millbrook Township is about $235,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Millbrook Township

What do homes cost in Millbrook Township?
The median home value in Millbrook Township is about $235,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Millbrook Township housing market?
there are 2 homes for sale in Millbrook Township right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Millbrook Township?
Millbrook Township is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Millbrook Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,595/mo

$
$47,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,21976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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