S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
2 homes for sale·Median $205K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
Where Miles and Muskrat roads intersect, the land opens up—acre after acre of it, the kind of space that makes you forget how to measure distance in blocks. This is genuine country living, the sort of place where a 5-acre lot feels modest and a pole barn isn't decoration but infrastructure. Homes here run the gamut from remodeled farmhouses on quiet paved roads to newer builds sitting pretty on 15 acres, many with the kind of views that come from windows overlooking your own property rather than your neighbor's. Wildlife moves through freely—hunters know this stretch well—and the landscape tilts heavily toward woods, pasture, and the breathing room that comes with real land. Woodbeck Lake lies right at the edge, close enough to matter, while Derby Lake's public access sits about two miles out for when you're ready to venture beyond your own boundaries. A coffee shop is a short drive away, and the nearest grocery lands around three miles down the road, distances that feel less like inconvenience and more like the price of solitude.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Derby Lake — 1.7 mi
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 12 min walk
- Little Mud Lake: 9 min drive
$205K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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3 homes sold in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Derby Lake Public Access
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Derby Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Little Mud Lake
Unnamed beach
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Crime in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area home (around $205,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,364/mo | $36,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,570/mo | $41,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,639/mo | $43,702 |
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.
Solar potential
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Miles Rd & W Muskrat 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.
Frequently asked about S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area?
- The median home value in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area?
- S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area walkable?
- S Miles Rd & W Muskrat Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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