N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $191K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.6/10
What looks like a standard residential stretch on the east side reveals itself as a place where space and convenience balance without fuss—large lots frame modest homes, some freshly updated and others with character to spare, while the Muskegon River and Horseshoe Lake sit close enough to reach on a weekend without ceremony. Grocery and dining options land within a 15-minute walk, and the parks system threads through, making it easy to move around without constant planning. The neighborhood has the feel of somewhere people actually live rather than somewhere they're trying to live—corners of quiet backyard space, detached garages, room to breathe on half-acre parcels, all within a few minutes of downtown and schools. It's the kind of area where a horseshoe driveway and a level yard register as genuine assets, not marketing flourishes, and where being "on the edge of town" means something real: proximity without the press of density.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 24 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Trail: 8 min walk
- Mitchell Creek Park: 12 min bike
$191K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,295/mo
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4 homes sold in N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Big Rapids Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
NorthEnd Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
24
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Red Fox Market
Subway
Mitchell Creek Park
+1 more
Playground on 12 Mile Rd
Townline Lake
Brutus Dog Park
White Pine Trail
Ferris State - Big Rapids
Walgreens
Big Rapids Library
AMC CLASSIC Big Rapids 4
Crime in N 4th Ave & Olaf St 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area home (around $190,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,269 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,269/mo | $33,833 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,461/mo | $38,952 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,525/mo | $40,664 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N 4th Ave & Olaf St 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.
🛒 Grocery(5)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(4)
💪 Gyms(1)
Ferris State University - Racquet & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Brutus Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🚌 Transit(2)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
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EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area
- What do homes cost in N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area?
- The median home value in N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area is about $190,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area?
- N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area walkable?
- N 4th Ave & Olaf St Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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