Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area
Wide open spaces
Median $408K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
When you first roll in, you notice the space—wide lots carved out among trees, driveways that stretch, and the sound of quiet instead of traffic. Homes here sit on generous acreage, many backing onto Rice Creek or perched on land that feels genuinely yours. A few properties touch the water; others spread across five, six, even seven acres with ponds and room for outbuildings. The area has a rural character without being remote—Artman Park and Cordes Lake are both under a mile away, and a restaurant is similarly close if you don't feel like cooking.
Why people love it here
6.7 acre avg lots
- 115 homes
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.3 mi
- Artman Park: 8 min drive
- White Pine Trail: 9 min drive
$408K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,766/mo
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Median Sale Price
$408K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Artman Park
1.7 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Artman Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.3 mi
Based on 2 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
Artman Park
Little Whitefish Lake
+1 more
Edgerton Building
Crime in Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area home (around $407,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,710 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,710/mo | $72,277 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,121/mo | $83,214 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,258/mo | $86,871 |
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
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,430 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd 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(3)
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
Kinney School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area?
- The median home value in Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area is about $407,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area?
- Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area walkable?
- Rice Ln & N Maple Hill Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.