Monteith Station
Easy outdoor access
Median $323K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 6.0/10
The landscape around here rolls gently—wooded parcels and open acreage that feel worlds away from anything urgent. Properties tend to run large, anywhere from a couple acres up to 48 acres if you find the right listing, often backing onto private woods or spring-fed water. You'll see farmhouses that have been lovingly updated alongside original Victorian homes with hardwood trim still intact, cabins set deep into the trees with groomed trails crossing the property. It's the kind of place where birdwatching and hunting happen on your own land, where a commute to Grand Rapids or Kalamazoo is reasonable but you're clearly choosing distance and breathing room over proximity. The roads curve through Martin township quietly—you're between Plainwell and the bigger hubs, far enough out that a property with views of a pond or private lake reads as genuinely special.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Big Lake — 1.6 mi
- Caruthers Lake: 10 min drive
- Hicks Lake: 9 min drive
$323K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Monteith Station
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,189/mo
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12 homes sold in Monteith Station this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
3.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Tenth Street Saloon
Unnamed playground
Caruthers Lake
dog_park
River Bend Yoga
Ransom District Library
Plainwell Corners Preschool
M-89 Cinema
Crime in Monteith Station 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 Monteith Station home (around $322,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,145 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,470/mo | $65,856 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,578/mo | $68,750 |
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.
Who actually lends in Monteith Station, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Martin Township
Source: martintownship.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 ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Martin · Source: martintownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Monteith Station 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.
Frequently asked about Monteith Station
- What do homes cost in Monteith Station?
- The median home value in Monteith Station is about $322,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Monteith Station housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Monteith Station right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Monteith Station?
- Monteith Station is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Monteith Station walkable?
- Monteith Station scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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