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Neighborhood4818.5 acres

Coral Area

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

Coral Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.

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3 homes for sale·Median $255K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.3/10

🏙️28 mito Downtown GR(~57 min drive)
🏞️45 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 29m drive)

Out here you're working with substantial acreage—the average lot runs nearly twenty-four acres—which means room to breathe, pole barns, and properties with genuine privacy. Farmhouses with updated kitchens and fresh roofs dot the landscape alongside wooded parcels, many with scenic fields and mature trees that give the whole stretch a rural, settled character. Horseshoe Lake sits right at the edge of things, and Cowden Lake Public Access is just two miles away for anyone who wants to get on the water without the commute.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

10.3 acre avg lots

  • 194 homes
💰Home Values

$255K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Coral Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,731/mo

$
$51,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32376%
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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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.

Recent Sale Price

$255K

1 recent sale

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Cowden Lake Public Access

3.6 mi

Expected Rent

$1,125/mo

$1,000 – $1,275 · wider-area estimate

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 6/10

School District: Tri County Area Schools

6Tri County Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 539 students · 18:1 · 4.8 mi
6Sand Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 392 students · 16:1 · 6.0 mi
5Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 366 students · 20:1 · 9.8 mi
4Tri County Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 390 students · 18:1 · 4.8 mi

Walkability

0.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Picnic Lake

10 mindrive
Barnard Lake
13 mindrive
Coady Lake
13 mindrive
Cowden Lake
14 mindrive

Crime in Coral 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 Montcalm County.

Montcalm County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Coral Area home (around $255,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,718 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,718/mo$45,803
10% (+PMI)$1,977/mo$52,718
5% (+PMI)$2,064/mo$55,043

Estimates use a 6.65% 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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Land for sale

Listings

5 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$13K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$60K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Coral 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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cowden Lake Public Access

3.6 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Subway

Fast Food

4.7 mimap
Sticks-N-Stones Market

Restaurant

4.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

MacNaughton School

School

4.3 mimap

Huggard School

4.4 mimap
Tri County High School

School

4.8 mimap
Tri County Middle School

School

4.8 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Cowden Lake Public Access

3.6 mimap

Trufant Community Park

3.8 mimap

Trufant Ball Park

4.0 mimap

🚴 Trails(3)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.1 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.7 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.8 mimap

👶 Childcare(1)

Edgerton Building

Daycare

4.4 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(1)

ChargePoint

EV Charging

3.8 mimap
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Living in Coral Area: the details

Is Coral Area a good place to live?

Coral Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.

What does it cost to live in Coral Area?

Homes in Coral Area sell for a median of about $255,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Coral Area

What do homes cost in Coral Area?
The median home value in Coral Area is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Coral Area housing market?
there are 3 homes for sale in Coral Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Coral Area?
Coral Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
Is Coral Area walkable?
Coral Area 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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Data sources: parcels · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Coral Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,731/mo

$
$51,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32376%
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.

Micro Communities(1)

Ward Lake
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Ward Lake

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