River St & Main St Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
River St & Main St Area is a neighborhood, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $246,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $246K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
The Muskegon River runs through the backbone of this area, and homes along it command views from nearly every room—decks facing the water are standard issue. A couple miles from downtown, the neighborhood splits between riverfront properties with 100+ feet of frontage and acreage-based homes set back on 1–2+ acre lots, giving you both riverside charm and room to breathe. Pretty Lake Boating Access Site sits just a two-minute walk away, anchoring the recreational pull. Restaurants cluster within walking distance—roughly a seven-minute walk to the nearest spot, with half a dozen options inside a mile—so you're not isolated, though the dominant character here is definitely rural and water-focused rather than walkable-urban. Properties tend to be single-family, owner-built retreats: chalets, custom designs, renovated cottages, and larger homes with modern bones (steel roofs, geothermal systems, full basements). The landscape itself is the main amenity: river views, level ground, private water access, and enough trees and quiet to genuinely feel removed from noise and congestion, all while staying close enough to town for its conveniences.
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Why people love it here
$246K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in River St & Main St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,670/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lamplighter Cafe
+1 more
Evart Farmers' Market
Evart Skate Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
The Bayou
Pere Marquette State Trail
Birch Valley Golf Course
Crime in River St & Main St 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced River St & Main St Area home (around $246,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,657 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,657/mo | $44,186 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,907/mo | $50,858 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,991/mo | $53,100 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,290 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for River St & Main St 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
City Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
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Living in River St & Main St Area: the details
Is River St & Main St Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in River St & Main St Area is like. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Evart Public Schools. The going price is around $246,000.
What does it cost to live in River St & Main St Area?
The median home value in River St & Main St Area is about $246,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about River St & Main St Area
- What do homes cost in River St & Main St Area?
- The median home value in River St & Main St Area is about $246,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River St & Main St Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in River St & Main St Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River St & Main St Area?
- River St & Main St Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is River St & Main St Area walkable?
- River St & Main St Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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