Ruse'S View
Strong schools draw families here
Median $220K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.5/10
Driving through this area feels like entering lake country proper—you're close enough to Twin Lakes that water shapes the landscape, and Wilkinson Lake's presence anchors the whole stretch. The neighborhood threads between wooded lots and lake-facing properties, with long decks and multi-level views the defining feature of homes here. A grocery run takes about two and a half miles, and Long Lake Public Access sits just over a mile away if you want to launch a boat or cast a line. This is cottage and cabin territory, the kind of place where "move-in ready" means a gas fireplace waiting and new appliances already in. Remodeled lake homes dominate the recent sales history—2022 and 2023 upgrades to kitchens, bathrooms, and lighting are common—which tells you what people are actually doing out here: refreshing older summer places into year-round retreats. It's a 48-minute drive to the airport if you need it, but honestly, the appeal is staying put on the water.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$220K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Ruse'S View
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Long Lake Public Access
Guernsey Lake
Delton District Library
Crime in Ruse'S View 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Ruse'S View home (around $220,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,456 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,456/mo | $38,836 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,677/mo | $44,717 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,750/mo | $46,680 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,433 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ruse'S View 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
Long Lake Public Access
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Ruse'S View
- What do homes cost in Ruse'S View?
- The median home value in Ruse'S View is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ruse'S View housing market?
- no homes are listed in Ruse'S View right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ruse'S View?
- Ruse'S View is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Ruse'S View walkable?
- Ruse'S View 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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