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Home/Neighborhoods/Osceola County/Chippewa Area
Neighborhood22666.0 acres

Chippewa Area

Wide open spaces

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Chippewa Area is a neighborhood, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $255,000.

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6 homes for sale·Median $255K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 4.8/10

🏙️67 mito Downtown GR(~2h 14m drive)
🏞️77 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 34m drive)

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

🏡Space & Property

24.0 acre avg lots

  • 726 homes
💰Home Values

$255K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Chippewa Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,731/mo

$
$51,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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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

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Evart Public Schools

6Evart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 255 students · 14:1 · 6.6 mi
5Evart Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 353 students · 15:1 · 6.9 mi
5Barryton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 221 students · 16:1 · 7.3 mi
5Chippewa Hills Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 513 students · 17:1 · 13.3 mi
3Evart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 281 students · 15:1 · 7.4 mi

Walkability

0.9

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.9
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🏞️Lakes & Water
Short drive

Tubs Lake

4 mindrive· 30 min walk
Lake Maloy
6 mindrive
Big Lake
8 mindrive
Woods Lake
8 mindrive

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 paymentMonthly paymentIncome 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.

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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.

Home purchases~11 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 71%FHA 17%VA 8%USDA 4%

Most active lenders

1Union Home Mortgage Corp.18%
2GreenStone Farm Credit Services, FLCA9%
3United Shore Financial Services, LLC9%
4Mercantile Bank9%
5The Huntington National Bank9%

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)

Crittenden County Park
2.2 mimap

Bass Lake Hunt Club

3.7 mimap
Merrill-Gorrel County Park
3.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

2.3 mimap

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

2.8 mimap

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

3.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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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.

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Data sources: parcels · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Chippewa Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,731/mo

$
$51,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,32376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Micro Communities(1)

Big Lake
B

Big Lake

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