Old Channel Trail Area
Surrounded by nature
1 home for sale·Median $675K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
Driving through Old Channel Trail and Industrial Park Road feels like moving through Montague's working backbone—a compact 503-acre area where commerce and daily life run close together. Grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops sit steps away, so running errands doesn't require a trip across town. Nine parks scatter within a mile, with Maple Grove Park just a four-minute walk, and a dozen restaurants cluster nearby if you're looking for a quick meal or something more deliberate. The Montague Area Public Schools serve the area, and Grand Haven beach lands about 39 minutes away when you want to escape to the shore. It's the kind of place where proximity matters—where logistics don't require planning, and the everyday rhythm of getting around feels genuinely uncomplicated.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- White Lake within walking distance
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Maple Grove Park: 7 min walk
- Park in Cook St & Whitbeck Rd Area: 14 min walk
$675K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Old Channel Trail Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,582/mo
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3 homes sold in Old Channel Trail Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Maple Grove Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
White Lake
0.3 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Montague Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Montague Foods
Dog-N-Suds
+1 more
The Book Nook & Java Shop
Sawyers Brewing Company
Maple Grove Park
+1 more
Playground in Old Channel Trail Area
White Lake
Beach on Old Channel Trl
Nancy's Trail
Fetch Brewing Co.
Medbery Bike Trail
America's Fitness Center
Montague Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Old Channel Trail 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 Montague.
Montague crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Old Channel Trail Area home (around $675,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $120k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,490 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,490/mo | $119,723 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,169/mo | $137,839 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,396/mo | $143,896 |
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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$242K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$89K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Montague
Source: cityofmontague.org · unconfirmed
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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Contracted hauler (city junk disposal & recycling program)
City partners with external hauler; provider not named on site
Contracted hauler (city recycling program)
Provided via city recycling program
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU serving West Michigan
Confirm by addressMontague Fire District Authority
Serves City of Montague, Montague Twp, White River Twp
Services for Montague · Source: cityofmontague.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Old Channel Trail 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(3)
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
White Duck Country Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Big John's Pizza
Restaurant
Restaurant
Dog-N-Suds
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
School
School
School
White Lake Community Center
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Old Channel Trail Area
- What do homes cost in Old Channel Trail Area?
- The median home value in Old Channel Trail Area is about $675,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Old Channel Trail Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Old Channel Trail Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Old Channel Trail Area?
- Old Channel Trail Area is served by Montague Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montague High School (6/10).
- Is Old Channel Trail Area walkable?
- Old Channel Trail Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.