Rothbury
Solid value in a growing area
Median $228K·Walkability 1.4/10
Every summer, tens of thousands of people descend on this quiet village to attend Electric Forest, a four-day electronic music festival that transforms the surrounding woodland into a temporary city of lights and sound—then vanish, leaving behind the actual character of the place: a rural stretch about an hour north of Grand Rapids where golf courses with rolling greens and the Double JJ Resort anchor weekend getaways, and homes tend to sit on wooded lots with breathing room between neighbors. The village itself numbers around 500 residents and runs on the rhythm of outdoor living—horseback riding, resort amenities, and proximity to Lake Michigan a few miles away define the draw here more than density or walkability. Properties range from ranch homes on spacious acreage to condos within the resort itself, many freshly updated or with room to expand in the basement, and the appeal is straightforward: you're trading the hum of a larger town for space, seasonal activity, and the kind of place where a commute to employment centers takes real time but where that trade feels worth it. Grant Township (2) sits in this pocket of southern Oceana County where the land still feels open and the economy moves with tourism and hospitality rather than sprawl.
Why people love it here
$228K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Rothbury
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,548/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rico's Tamales
Unnamed park
Round Lake
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Crime in Rothbury 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Rothbury home (around $228,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,516 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,516/mo | $40,440 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,746/mo | $46,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,823/mo | $48,605 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$245K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Grant Township (Oceana County)
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,344 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressServices for Grant Township (2) · Source: oceana.mi.us
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Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Rico's Tamales
Restaurant
The Grill
Restaurant
The Silo
Restaurant
Hilltop Cheese Co
Restaurant
The Social Goat Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Lewis Coffee Company
Café
🏫 Schools(13)
Lawson School
Oceana High School
School
Center School
Eagle School
Cranston School
+8 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Connect
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rothbury
- What do homes cost in Rothbury?
- The median home value in Rothbury is about $228,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rothbury housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rothbury right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rothbury?
- Rothbury is served by Montague Area Public Schools.
- Is Rothbury walkable?
- Rothbury 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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