Morgan
Surrounded by nature
Median $220K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 6.8/10
The road in here is quiet—no through traffic, just people coming to stay—and the first thing you notice is water. Thornapple Lake dominates the character of this stretch in Castleton township, with frontage properties ranging from modest cottages to ranch homes that back right up to the shoreline. It's a mix of year-round residences and seasonal retreats, the kind of place where a 1922-built home sits alongside something newer, and the septic systems and well water are facts of life you learn quickly. The lake rises seasonally, so locals know the terrain; flood insurance comes standard. You get a lot of land for what things cost out here, and the tradeoff is that you're managing your own utilities and accepting that the setting is rural—about twenty minutes east of Hastings if you need supplies. It reads less like a planned neighborhood and more like what happens when people choose the water and stop looking elsewhere.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Thornapple Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Thornapple Lake Public Access: 7 min walk
- Thornapple Lake: 6 min bike
$220K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Morgan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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11 homes sold in Morgan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Thornapple Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Thornapple Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Thornapple Lake Public Access
Thornapple Lake
Unnamed beach
Highland Meadows Loop Trail
Paul Henry-Thornapple Trail
Hastings 4
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Maple Valley Schools
Crime in Morgan 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Morgan home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$97K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$98K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Castleton Township
Source: barrycounty.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressCastleton Maple Grove Nashville Fire Department
Joint fire dept serving Castleton, Maple Grove, and Village of Nashville; 324 N Main St, Nashville.
Services for Castleton · Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Morgan 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.
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Restaurant
Country Kettle Café
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(14)
Lakeview School
Barryville School
Martin School
Pratt School
Branch School
+9 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Morgan
- What do homes cost in Morgan?
- The median home value in Morgan is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Morgan housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Morgan right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Morgan?
- Morgan is served by Maple Valley Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Morgan walkable?
- Morgan scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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