Poplar Beach No. 2
Surrounded by nature
Median $255K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
Head out this way and you're trading strip noise for actual space — homes here sit on solid lots with room to breathe, many with views across the back fields or even down toward Crooked Lake. A grocery run is about a mile and a quarter, restaurants are a few miles out, but water access changes the whole equation; Duck Lake sits less than half a mile away, and the public boat launch at Crooked Lake is just over a mile down the road, so if you're into being on the water or launching from your own backyard, this stretch delivers. The homes are newer construction — 2008 builds and recent additions — with the kinds of finishes people actually live with: hardwood floors, updated kitchens, decks that face the acreage instead of the street. Gerald R. Ford airport is roughly 48 minutes north if you need it, but out here it feels like the kind of place where you're not thinking about getting somewhere else.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Crooked Lake within walking distance
- Glasby Lake: 9 min bike
- Barry Townhip Park: 12 min bike
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 1.1 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$255K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Poplar Beach No. 2
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,731/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crooked Lake Public Access
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crooked Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Barry Townhip Park
Playground on Marsh Rd
Glasby Lake
+1 more
Delton District Library
Crime in Poplar Beach No. 2 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 Poplar Beach No. 2 home (around $255,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,696/mo | $45,229 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,953/mo | $52,072 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,039/mo | $54,361 |
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.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Poplar Beach No. 2 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.
Frequently asked about Poplar Beach No. 2
- What do homes cost in Poplar Beach No. 2?
- The median home value in Poplar Beach No. 2 is about $255,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Poplar Beach No. 2 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Poplar Beach No. 2 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Poplar Beach No. 2?
- Poplar Beach No. 2 is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Poplar Beach No. 2 walkable?
- Poplar Beach No. 2 scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.