Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp)
Strong schools draw families here
Median $261K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.4/10
The acre lots here back up to rural space and breathing room, with driveways that lead to barns and firepits as easily as garages. Recent sales show homes ranging from modest ranch cottages to updated three-bedroom places with new roofs and fresh kitchens—many sitting on land big enough for a proper backyard, complete fenced yards, pole structures, and room to entertain. Twin Lakes lies just over a mile away, and the Airport Road Boating Access Site is a short walk for those who want water access without the lakefront premium. Grocery, coffee, and dining run about two miles down the road, while Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly 30 minutes away—close enough for convenience without the flight-path noise.
Why people love it here
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.8 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 5 rated schools in district
$261K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Airport Road Boating Access Site: 6 min walk
- Algonquin Lake: 7 min drive
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Median home price in Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,775/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airport Road Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Jimmy John's
+1 more
Starbucks
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Airport Road Boating Access Site
Playground on W Vedder Rd
Algonquin Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
West
Hastings Dog Park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Snap Fitness
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) home (around $261,450) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,731 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,731/mo | $46,153 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,993/mo | $53,142 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,080/mo | $55,475 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) 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(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
Yeckley School
Little Brick School
Hastings High School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp)
- What do homes cost in Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp)?
- The median home value in Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) is about $261,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp)?
- Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) walkable?
- Pioneer Acres (Rutland Charter Twp) scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.