Olivers
Solid value in a growing area
Median $250K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, your daily routine revolves around land and space rather than strip-mall convenience—you're living on acreage, tending fruit trees and grape vines, and measuring your commute in minutes to US 10 and Highway 131 rather than blocks to the nearest coffee shop. The area draws people building hobby farms and country homes on properties ranging from a couple acres to well over eight, with barns, pole structures, and ponds dotting the landscape. Late-1800s farmhouses sit alongside newer ranch builds, many with updated kitchens and fresh roofs, all set back from paved roads that keep things rural but accessible. You'll find hardwoods, wood stoves, and the kind of quiet that comes with actual distance between neighbors—no sirens, just the sound of your own property working for you. It's a 15-minute drive to the expressway interchange, close enough to reach larger towns without living in them, and the orchards, vineyards, and outbuildings scattered across Chase Township make it clear this isn't a subdivision—it's working country.
Why people love it here
$250K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Olivers
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,694/mo
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3 homes sold in Olivers this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Chase Creek Smokehouse
Reed City Brewing Company
The Old School Ground
Lake No Sho Mo
Pere Marquette State Trail
Spring Valley Golf Course
Crime in Olivers 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Olivers home (around $249,600) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,683 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,683/mo | $44,868 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,937/mo | $51,642 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,022/mo | $53,919 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$17K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$143K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,269 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Olivers 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.
Nearest Park
The Old School Ground
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Pere Marquette State Trail
Bike Path
Pere Marquette State Trail
Bike Path
Pere Marquette State Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Olivers
- What do homes cost in Olivers?
- The median home value in Olivers is about $249,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Olivers housing market?
- no homes are listed in Olivers right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Olivers?
- Olivers is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Olivers walkable?
- Olivers 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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