Rothbury Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Rothbury Area is a neighborhood, part of Montague Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $243,000.
1 home for sale·Median $243K·Walkability 3.0/10
...and here you're looking at open land that rolls out in all directions—five, six, seven acres if you're lucky—with woods thick enough to feel like your own world, and Lake Michigan close enough that the shift in air tells you something's there. The roads wind through without fussing, and within a couple of minutes on foot you'll find a restaurant or coffee, which means you're not isolated, just set back. There's a golf course nearby, Double JJ Resort if you want structured recreation, and enough space that a pole barn, a horse barn, or just room to breathe feels like the real amenity.
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Why people love it here
$243K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Rothbury Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,646/mo
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12 homes sold in Rothbury Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthWalkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park on Whitehall Rd
Carpenter Lake
+1 more
Crime in Rothbury 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 Rothbury Area home (around $242,500) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,648 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,648/mo | $43,935 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,896/mo | $50,559 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,980/mo | $52,793 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,422 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Rothbury 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Lewis Coffee Company
Café
🏫 Schools(13)
Lawson School
Cranston School
Eagle School
New Era Elementary School
School
Center School
+8 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Connect
EV Charging
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Living in Rothbury Area: the details
Is Rothbury Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Rothbury Area is like. 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 Montague Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $243,000.
What does it cost to live in Rothbury Area?
Homes in Rothbury Area sell for a median of about $243,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Rothbury Area
- What do homes cost in Rothbury Area?
- The median home value in Rothbury Area is about $242,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rothbury Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rothbury Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rothbury Area?
- Rothbury Area is served by Montague Area Public Schools.
- Is Rothbury Area walkable?
- Rothbury Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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