Orchard View Schools
Solid value in a growing area
Median $220K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 3.5/10
What might surprise you is that Orchard View Schools—a public district serving about 2,100 students across five schools in Muskegon Township—has serious roots here, going back to 1895 when a one-room schoolhouse called Orchard View stood at Apple Avenue and Harvey Street. The district's Cardinal mascot and athletics programs run deep in the local identity, and the schools sit just a few miles east of Lake Michigan's shoreline, with the Muskegon River running through the northern corner. The high school building itself opened in fall 2006, and the district participates in the Muskegon Area Promise Scholarship program, which covers free college tuition at area institutions for qualifying students. You'll find a diverse student body across all grade levels, and the community reach extends to over 10,000 individuals through education and resources.
Why people love it here
$220K median
- 166 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- The Pines: 4 min drive
- Fairchild Park: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Orchard View Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,493/mo
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166 homes sold in Orchard View Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Pines
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Timberland Academy
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Wendy's
Biggby Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
The Pines
Playground in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area
Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Musketawa Trail Connector
CVS Pharmacy
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Orchard View Schools 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 Orchard View Schools home (around $219,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,003 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,684/mo | $44,905 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,758/mo | $46,878 |
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
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$26K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$102K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Orchard View Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,397 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Orchard View Schools 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(8)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(6)
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☕ Coffee(5)
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🍺 Bars(6)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
Saint Thomas School
School
Orchard View School
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🚴 Trails(7)
Musketawa Trail Connector
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
Frequently asked about Orchard View Schools
- What do homes cost in Orchard View Schools?
- The median home value in Orchard View Schools is about $219,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orchard View Schools housing market?
- there are 32 homes for sale in Orchard View Schools right now, and 166 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orchard View Schools?
- Orchard View Schools is served by Timberland Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Orchard View High School (6/10).
- Is Orchard View Schools walkable?
- Orchard View Schools scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.