Reynolds
Solid value in a growing area
26 homes for sale·Median $264K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.3/10
You drive through here and immediately feel the breathing room—wooded lots that sprawl across 23,000-plus acres, the kind of space where a house can sit deep on its own land and you're not counting fence posts to your neighbor's place. New builds are rising on three-acre parcels surrounded by mature timber; older homes get gutted and rebuilt from the studs out, kitchens and bathrooms refreshed, hardwood floors kept or new decking added to yards that actually have room for it. The nearest park is about a mile and a half away, and a restaurant is practically at your door, but the rhythm here isn't about walking to things—it's about having them nearby without feeling crowded. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 39-minute drive, close enough that you're not exiled, far enough that you've chosen something different. This is the kind of place where you end up after you've lived in a few places and figured out what you actually want: land, quiet, the option to build or restore something real without the noise of someone else's driveway bleeding into yours.
Why people love it here
$71K median household income
- $264K median · 68 sales in last 12mo
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.6 mi
- Henkel Lake: 3 min drive
- Burley Lake: 3 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Reynolds
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,792/mo
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68 homes sold in Reynolds this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Artman Park
+1 more
Playground on W County Line Rd
Henkel Lake
White Pine Trail
Edgerton Building
Most of Reynolds is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Reynolds alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Reynolds home (around $264,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,562 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Reynolds household earns $71,156 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $469,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,562/mo | $41,656 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,828/mo | $48,741 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,917/mo | $51,111 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Reynolds, 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.
Local Government
Reynolds Township
Source: reynoldstwp.com · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$923/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash service listed
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressSource: reynoldstwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Reynolds 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.
Median Income
$71K
Home Value (Census)
$166K
🏫 Schools(4)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from W Shaw St to W Howard City Edmore Rd
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about Reynolds
- What do homes cost in Reynolds?
- The median home value in Reynolds is about $264,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Reynolds housing market?
- there are 26 homes for sale in Reynolds right now, and 68 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Reynolds?
- Reynolds is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Reynolds walkable?
- Reynolds scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
