Chippewa Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Chippewa Area is a neighborhood, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $255K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 4.8/10
Driving out here means trading shoulder-to-shoulder for acres—the average lot sprawls nearly 23 acres, with parcels running from a handful to well over 100, so your nearest neighbor is genuinely far enough away that you're running your own show. The landscape shifts between wooded parcels with mature timber and open hunting ground, punctuated by creek beds, cedar swamps, and the occasional pond that catches light through the trees. Water is woven in: Woodbeck Lake sits at the edge, and the Chippewa River cuts through some of the larger holdings—all of it feeding a region where deer blinds, food plots, and ATV trails are as common as mailboxes. A restaurant is about three miles out, making the outdoors your immediate backdrop. Homes here tend toward ranch-style or farmhouse setups, many recently updated or rebuilt by owners who treat land stewardship as seriously as the roof over their head, with metal roofs, new windows, and the kind of deliberate renovation you see when someone plans to stay.
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Why people love it here
24.0 acre avg lots
- 726 homes
$255K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Chippewa Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$255K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crittenden County Park
2.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$850 – $1,200 · wider-area estimate
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tubs Lake
Crime in Chippewa 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chippewa Area home (around $255,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,718 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,718/mo | $45,803 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,977/mo | $52,718 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,064/mo | $55,043 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$3K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$495K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Chippewa Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,207 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Chippewa 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crittenden County Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(3)
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Living in Chippewa Area: the details
Is Chippewa Area a good place to live?
Chippewa Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — 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 Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.
What does it cost to live in Chippewa Area?
The typical home in Chippewa Area goes for around $255,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Chippewa Area
- What do homes cost in Chippewa Area?
- The median home value in Chippewa Area is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chippewa Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Chippewa Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chippewa Area?
- Chippewa Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is Chippewa Area walkable?
- Chippewa Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
