Ross Rd & 2nd St Area
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The quick answer
Ross Rd & 2nd St Area is a neighborhood, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $185,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $185K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.0/10
You'd expect this corner of Dalton township to feel remote—it's in West Michigan farmland, after all—but step into the Ross Rd & 2nd St area and you're surrounded by actual activity. There's a restaurant steps away, and another dozen-plus within a mile, which means this isn't some isolated pocket. You're looking at roughly 1,171 acres of space to work with.
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Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- McMillan Trail: 9 min bike
- Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail: 9 min bike
$185K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,256/mo
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4 homes sold in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Median Sale Price
$185K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,450/mo
$1,275 – $1,625 · estimated range
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Subway
Surfside Beer Garden
Beegle Sports Park
+1 more
Playground in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area
Beach in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area
Dalton Township Horse Trail
Dog Star Ranch
McMillan Trail
Hometown Pharmacy
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Ross Rd & 2nd 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ross Rd & 2nd St Area home (around $185,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,246 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,246/mo | $33,230 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,434/mo | $38,247 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,497/mo | $39,933 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$100K
Per listing
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
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,530 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Largely private wells; some developed areas on county water
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic; limited county sewer in developed zones
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Dalton Township · Source: daltonmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ross Rd & 2nd 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.
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Subway
Fast Food
Full Moon Diner and Saloon
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(14)
McMillan School
Gordon School
Anderson School
Giles School
Central Elementary School
School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(3)
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Living in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area: the details
Is Ross Rd & 2nd St Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Ross Rd & 2nd St Area as a place to live. 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 Reeths-Puffer Schools. Expect prices centered around $185,000.
What does it cost to live in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area?
The median home value in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area is about $185,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Ross Rd & 2nd St Area
- What do homes cost in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area?
- The median home value in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ross Rd & 2nd St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Ross Rd & 2nd St Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ross Rd & 2nd St Area?
- Ross Rd & 2nd St Area is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer Middle School (5/10).
- Is Ross Rd & 2nd St Area walkable?
- Ross Rd & 2nd St Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.