River Vale Resort Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $285K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
The M-37 corridor runs through broad, forested land where properties sprawl across 22-acre lots—the kind of space where you can actually see sky between trees. River Vale Resort Area sits in Troy township, about 116 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids, in country where the Manistee National Forest's White Cloud Unit rises just over seven miles away. Homes here hover around $168K, and the acreage-per-lot tells you everything: this is rural Michigan, where your nearest neighbor isn't necessarily in shouting distance. You're driving everywhere, which is fine when everywhere you need is accessed by the same quiet highway that got you here.
Why people love it here
22.6 acre avg lots
- 353 homes
$285K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in River Vale Resort Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,937/mo
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Median Sale Price
$285K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Big Star Lake Public Access
3.6 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Walkerville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Triple Lakes
Crime in River Vale Resort 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced River Vale Resort Area home (around $285,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,897 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,897/mo | $50,594 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,184/mo | $58,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,280/mo | $60,809 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$3K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$372K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Troy Township (Newaygo County)
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,360 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Troy Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Troy · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for River Vale Resort 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
Big Star Lake Public Access
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about River Vale Resort Area
- What do homes cost in River Vale Resort Area?
- The median home value in River Vale Resort Area is about $285,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the River Vale Resort Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in River Vale Resort Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve River Vale Resort Area?
- River Vale Resort Area is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
- Is River Vale Resort Area walkable?
- River Vale Resort Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.