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Home/Neighborhoods/Troy Township/River Vale Resort Area
Neighborhood23184.4 acres

River Vale Resort Area

Wide open spaces

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

River Vale Resort Area is a neighborhood, part of Walkerville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.

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2 homes for sale·Median $285K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.0/10

🏙️58 mito Downtown GR(~1h 56m drive)
🏞️51 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 41m drive)

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. 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.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

22.6 acre avg lots

  • 353 homes
💰Home Values

$285K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in River Vale Resort Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,937/mo

$
$57,050
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,48076%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Median Sale Price

$285K

Based on 3yr sales

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Big Star Lake Public Access

3.6 mi

Expected Rent

$1,125/mo

$1,000 – $1,250 · wider-area estimate

3.0
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Walkerville Public Schools

3Walkerville Public SchoolOther · PK-12 · 276 students · 18:1 · 8.2 mi

Walkability

0.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Triple Lakes

13 mindrive

To buy a median-priced River Vale Resort Area home (around $285,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,921 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,921/mo$51,236
10% (+PMI)$2,211/mo$58,972
5% (+PMI)$2,309/mo$61,572

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.

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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

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)

No municipal collection; residents contract haulers

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Coop rate book lists Troy Twp in its Newaygo territory

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Natural Gasvaries by address

No piped natural gas (propane/LP)

Deep-rural; typically propane

Confirm by address
Police

Newaygo County Sheriff

Sheriff is primary law enforcement

Fireunconfirmed

Area fire department (via Newaygo County 911)

Rural fire coverage dispatched through county

Services for Troy Township · 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

🌳 Parks(3)

Big Star Lake Public Access

3.6 mimap

Lake Township Park

4.5 mimap

Nichols Lake North

4.5 mimap
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Living in River Vale Resort Area: the details

Is River Vale Resort Area a good place to live?

River Vale Resort Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Walkerville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.

What does it cost to live in River Vale Resort Area?

The typical home in River Vale Resort Area goes for around $285,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now.

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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, census · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in River Vale Resort Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,937/mo

$
$57,050
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,48076%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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