S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
Median $350K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.8/10
Where Park Road rolls through open countryside just off the highway, you're looking at acreage that breathes—five, ten, sometimes twenty-plus acres per parcel, the kind of land that draws people who want room to move. Lake Michigan sits practically at the edge of things, with Stony Lake County Park a short walk away and Whiskey Creek Park just a couple of miles down the road. The homes out here tend toward ranch and custom builds on substantial lots, often with finished basements, outbuildings like pole barns, and space for horses or ATVs if that's your thing. Eight restaurants and a coffee shop within a mile keep the immediate area from feeling remote, though you're still operating on a rural rhythm—about fifteen minutes to Whitehall or Montague, thirty to Muskegon if you need to head that direction. It's the kind of place where "location" means something different: not proximity to downtown, but proximity to water and land, with the highway close enough that you're not stranded.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Stony Lake — 0.7 mi
- Jakes Lake: 6 min walk
- Park Lake: 4 min drive
$350K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,376/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stony Lake County Park
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Stony Lake
0.7 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Montague Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Grill
+1 more
Lewis Coffee Company
Stony Lake County Park
+1 more
Playground on Vally Rd
+1 more
Jakes Lake
+1 more
Beach on Vally Rd
Liz Gray Deck
Crime in S 48th Ave & Park Rd 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area home (around $349,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,328 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,328/mo | $62,070 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,680/mo | $71,462 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,798/mo | $74,602 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$192K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S 48th Ave & Park Rd 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(6)
Salt & Twist
Restaurant
The Pig Pen
Restaurant
The Silo
Restaurant
The Grill
Restaurant
The Social Goat Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Lewis Coffee Company
Café
🏫 Schools(11)
Bradyville School
Pine Grove School
Girdle Road School
Cranston School
Flower Creek School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Connect
EV Charging
Frequently asked about S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area?
- The median home value in S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area is about $349,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area?
- S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area is served by Montague Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
- Is S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area walkable?
- S 48th Ave & Park Rd Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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