Norwich
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $375K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.6/10
The old railroad beds still run through here like ghosts of the 1880s, when three villages—Hungerford, Lumberton, and Woodville—carved themselves into the forest and made their living from it. That lumber era burned away in 1884 when fire took the mills, but the rolling hills and dense woods remain, indifferent to what came before. Norwich Township is 35 square miles of quiet land, low density and open space, where you can still see the shape of what was built then and what people chose to stay for after.
Why people love it here
Riverview Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.6 mi away
- Big Rapids
- 5 rated schools in district
$83K median household income
- $375K median · 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Norwich
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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5 homes sold in Norwich 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
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Toogood Lake
+1 more
Hungerford Lake Mountain Bike Trail
To buy a median-priced Norwich home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,232 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Norwich household earns $83,333 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $540,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,232/mo | $59,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,609/mo | $69,586 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,736/mo | $72,951 |
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 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$5K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$205K
Per listing
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
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,409 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural NE Newaygo township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Source: norwichtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Norwich 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
$83K
Home Value (Census)
$229K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hungerford Lake Recreation Area
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Norwich
- What do homes cost in Norwich?
- The median home value in Norwich is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Norwich housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Norwich right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Norwich?
- Norwich is served by Big Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Norwich walkable?
- Norwich scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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