Sebewa
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
Sebewa is a township, part of Lakewood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $285,000.
Homes for sale·Median $285K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Sebewa Township spreads across nearly 36 square miles of Ionia County land in West Michigan, the kind of place where the horizon opens up and stays open. You're looking at rural acreage with room to breathe—23,000-plus acres that don't apologize for being what they are. The nearest restaurant is about a mile and a half away, and groceries run roughly three miles, which means you're trading the convenience of constant proximity for the particular kind of space this area offers. Logan Street Park sits four and a half miles out, and Gerald R. Ford Airport is a straightforward 47-minute drive when you need it. This is township living: land-forward, not strip-mall-dependent, where the practical distances feel less like inconvenience and more like the natural rhythm of how things are laid out here.
Why people love it here
Lakewood High School
- High — 6.9 mi away
- Lakewood
- 1 rated school in district
$77K median household income
- $285K median · 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sebewa
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,933/mo
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4 homes sold in Sebewa this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Median Income
$77K
Household
Median Sale Price
$285K
4 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,450/mo
$1,275 – $1,625 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Logan Street Park
Mini Lake
Rivertrail Linear Park
Most of Sebewa is policed by the Ionia County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (385 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (56 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 385 |
| Aggravated assault | 56 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 49 |
| Burglary | 46 |
| Rape | 39 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Ionia County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Ionia County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sebewa alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sebewa home (around $284,750) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,770 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Sebewa household earns $77,000 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $488,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,770/mo | $47,191 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,059/mo | $54,918 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,157/mo | $57,516 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Sebewa, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Local Government
Sebewa Township
unconfirmed
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,520 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressLake Odessa Fire Department
Lake Odessa-area FD serves Sebewa Twp vicinity.
Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sebewa 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.
Median Income
$77K
Home Value (Census)
$197K
Expected Rent
$1,450/mo
$1,275 – $1,625 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Logan Street Park
4.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(1)
Logan Street Park
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Living in Sebewa: the details
Is Sebewa a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Sebewa. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Lakewood Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $285,000.
What does it cost to live in Sebewa?
The median home value in Sebewa is about $285,000. 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sebewa
- What do homes cost in Sebewa?
- The median home value in Sebewa is about $284,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sebewa housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sebewa right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sebewa?
- Sebewa is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Sebewa walkable?
- Sebewa scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
