Prairie Acres
Strong schools draw families here
Median $410K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
You'll find yourself on acre-plus lots with room to breathe—the kinds of properties where a tree line becomes your backyard neighbor and a creek running through it isn't uncommon. Open floor plans with cathedral ceilings and natural light pour through these custom and updated homes, and most sit back far enough from the road that you get genuine privacy without feeling isolated. Duck Lake is just a mile and a half away if you want to get on the water, and there's a boat launch at Irving Road for when you're ready to do that, though the neighborhood itself has its own low-key social rhythm—people connect through a local group and share recommendations. Gerald R. Ford Airport sits about half an hour south, so commuting out of the area is straightforward when you need it.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.1 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 3 rated schools in district
$410K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Prairie Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/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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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Irving Road Boating Access Site
Algonquin Lake
Fishing Beach
Northwest
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Prairie Acres 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 Prairie Acres home (around $410,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,714 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,714/mo | $72,376 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,125/mo | $83,337 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,262/mo | $86,994 |
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Prairie Acres 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
Irving Road Boating Access Site
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Restaurant
The Big Easy
Restaurant
Riverdog Tavern
Restaurant
Faro's Italian Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(7)
Wood School
Algonquin Lake School
Little Brick School
Chidester School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Gymnastics In Motion
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about Prairie Acres
- What do homes cost in Prairie Acres?
- The median home value in Prairie Acres is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Prairie Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Prairie Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Prairie Acres?
- Prairie Acres is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Prairie Acres walkable?
- Prairie Acres scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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