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Riverton Township

Solid value in a growing area

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

The quick answer

Riverton Township is a township, part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $315,000.

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3 homes for sale·Median $315K·Schools 4.3/10

What surprises most people about this stretch of west Michigan is how quickly rural acreage and quiet farmland give way to Lake Michigan's shoreline. The area straddles that uncommon middle ground—orchards and working properties with room to breathe, paired with immediate access to water and the kind of outdoor infrastructure you'd expect closer to town. A skate park sits right at the edge, and restaurants and coffee shops are within a 14-minute walk, which means you're neither stranded nor crowded.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$64K median household income

  • $315K median · 7 sales in last 12mo
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Lake Michigan — 0.9 mi

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Median home price in Riverton Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,138/mo

$
$63,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,63476%
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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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Saint Marys Lake Boating Access Site

3.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Lake Michigan

0.9 mi

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 5/10

School District: Mason County Central Schools

5Mason County Central HSHigh · 09-12 · 407 students · 22:1 · 6.3 mi
5Mason County Central MSMiddle · 06-08 · 297 students · 19:1 · 6.5 mi
3Mason County Central Upper ElementaryElementary · 03-05 · 249 students · 16:1 · 6.4 mi

Most of Riverton Township is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.

No homicides were reported in 2024.

Offense typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft456
Aggravated assault141
Burglary73
Rape53
Motor-vehicle theft29
Arson10
Homicide0
Robbery0

Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mason County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mason County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Riverton Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

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To buy a median-priced Riverton Township home (around $315,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,851 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Riverton Township household earns $64,076 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $415,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,851/mo$49,369
10% (+PMI)$2,172/mo$57,923
5% (+PMI)$2,280/mo$60,799

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

8 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$28K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$157K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Riverton Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~11 loans · $5M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 79%VA 21%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union21%
2The Dart Bank11%
3Broker Solutions, Inc.11%
4Crosscountry Mortgage, INC.11%
5MMS Mortgage Services, Ltd.5%

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

Riverton Township

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.

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

On-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

No municipal collection.

Electricvaries by address

Great Lakes Energy

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / propane (LP)

Rural LP/propane common.

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Police

Mason County Sheriff

No local PD.

Fire

Mason County Rural Fire Authority (Riverton Station)

Riverton is a member township and hosts an MCRFA station.

Source: findenergy.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Riverton Township 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

$64K

Home Value (Census)

$180K

Expected Rent

$1,000/mo

$875 – $1,125 · estimated range

🌳 Parks(2)

Saint Marys Lake Boating Access Site

3.1 mimap

Pleiness Lake Boating Access Site

4.3 mimap
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Living in Riverton Township: the details

Is Riverton Township a good place to live?

Riverton Township suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Mason County Central Schools. The going price is around $315,000.

What does it cost to live in Riverton Township?

The median home value in Riverton Township is about $315,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Riverton Township

What do homes cost in Riverton Township?
The median home value in Riverton Township is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Riverton Township housing market?
there are 3 homes for sale in Riverton Township right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Riverton Township?
Riverton Township is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Riverton Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,138/mo

$
$63,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,63476%
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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