Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area
Surrounded by nature
4 homes for sale·Median $190K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.5/10
Early morning out here hits different—the light catches the water just right, and you realize you're basically living on top of Green Lake. Lots run big (averaging over 10 acres), so there's genuine space between you and the next house, and Long Lake Public Access sits right there if you want to get on the water without a drive. The nearest grocery is under two miles away, restaurants about a mile and a quarter, and coffee shops just under two, so you're not completely isolated even though the place feels rural. It's the kind of stretch where land and access exist in balance—you get acreage and quiet, but you're not fighting distance for basics.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Long Lake Public Access: 4 min drive
- Rarells Mill Pond: 8 min drive
$190K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,290/mo
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4 homes sold in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Long Lake Public Access
Rarells Mill Pond
+1 more
Flat River Trail
Crime in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area home (around $190,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,264 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,264/mo | $33,700 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,455/mo | $38,799 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,519/mo | $40,504 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(6)
Chittel School
School Number 10
Belding Area High School
School
Belding Middle School
School
Ellis
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area
- What do homes cost in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area?
- The median home value in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area is about $190,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area?
- Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area walkable?
- Orleans Rd & Stauffer Dr Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.