Sylvan
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The quick answer
Sylvan is a neighborhood, part of Montague Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $401,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $401K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Where Old 99 Road cuts through rolling farmland, you're in a rural stretch that feels genuinely removed from the rush—about 41 minutes from Grand Haven's beach if you're craving that escape. The landscape here is open, with space between properties and Montague Area Public Schools serving the area. A grocery store sits just over a mile away, and when you want coffee or a meal out, you're looking at a couple of miles down the road. Montague Township Park is close enough for a quick outing at 2.4 miles. This is White River Township land—acreage-focused, sparse on foot traffic, the kind of place where your nearest neighbor isn't your next-door neighbor.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- White Lake — 0.9 mi
- Montague Township Park: 6 min drive
- Beach at Sand Piper Trl & Feather Ridge Rd: 11 min drive
$401K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sylvan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,722/mo
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19 homes sold in Sylvan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Montague Township Park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
White Lake
0.9 mi
Median Sale Price
$401K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Montague Township Park
2.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$900 – $1,150 · wider-area estimate
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Montague Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Montague Foods
Cafe 31
Sawyers Brewing Company
Montague Township Park
+1 more
Playground in Whitbeck Rd & Stanton Blvd Area
White Lake
Beach at Sand Piper Trl & Feather Ridge Rd
Dune Access Path
Dog Park in Peterson Rd & Lasley St Area
Montague Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Sylvan 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sylvan home (around $401,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,701 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,701/mo | $72,027 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,109/mo | $82,902 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,246/mo | $86,557 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$58K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$165K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sylvan, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
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
~$932/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,523 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural lakeshore township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressMontague Fire District Authority
Authority serves City of Montague, Montague Twp, White River Twp
Services for White River Township · Source: whiterivertwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sylvan 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(1)
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Mouth School
School
School
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💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
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Living in Sylvan: the details
Is Sylvan a good place to live?
Sylvan suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Montague Area Public Schools. The going price is around $401,000.
What does it cost to live in Sylvan?
The median home value in Sylvan is about $401,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 19 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sylvan
- What do homes cost in Sylvan?
- The median home value in Sylvan is about $401,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sylvan housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Sylvan right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sylvan?
- Sylvan is served by Montague Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montague High School (6/10).
- Is Sylvan walkable?
- Sylvan scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.