Merson Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Merson Area is a neighborhood, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $345K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
The name itself—Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area—hints at the surveyor's grid logic that still defines this corner of Trowbridge Township: a subdivision mapped decades ago across nearly 23,000 acres of rural Allegan County. Lot sizes average over seven acres, and the landscape reads like classic West Michigan countryside—open land, scattered homes, the kind of space where you're not looking over your neighbor's fence. A small restaurant scene clusters within walking distance and a handful of minutes' drive, though the real commercial spine is a 15-minute push from here.
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Why people love it here
7.2 acre avg lots
- 1,320 homes
Lake life
- Base Line Lake within walking distance
- Osgood Lake: 6 min bike
- Lake Sixteen: 8 min drive
$345K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Merson Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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26 homes sold in Merson Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$345K
26 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pike Lake Public Access
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,500 – $1,900 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pike Lake Public Access
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Base Line Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pike Lake Public Access
Osgood Lake
+1 more
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Merson 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Merson Area home (around $345,000) at today's 6.71% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,335 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,335/mo | $62,261 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,687/mo | $71,654 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,806/mo | $74,817 |
Estimates use a 6.71% 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$17K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Merson Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Gun Plain Grange / area fire department
Fire coverage via area department (GPGFD referenced for burn permits).
Services for Trowbridge Township · Source: trowbridgetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Merson 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(19)
Clifford School
Foster School
Ross School
Harper School
Hicks School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Merson Area: the details
Is Merson Area a good place to live?
Merson Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $345,000.
What does it cost to live in Merson Area?
Homes in Merson Area sell for a median of about $345,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 26 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Merson Area
- What do homes cost in Merson Area?
- The median home value in Merson Area is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Merson Area housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Merson Area right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Merson Area?
- Merson Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Merson Area walkable?
- Merson Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
