Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)
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Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) is a township, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $280,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $280K·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, the landscape opens up into rural stretches where the horizon feels genuinely distant—a mix of modest ranch homes, acreage, and water access that draws people looking to step back from the noise. Tubbs Lake and the Martiny Chain sit within the township, and Pretty Lake lies 1.5 miles away. The waterfront listings that cycle through read like quiet obsessions: cottages with private frontage, places where you're steps from the water, properties that promise both year-round living and seasonal escape. The homes tend toward practical—split-floor ranches, open kitchens, detached garages for equipment—built more for use than show. Grocery shopping means a short drive to the nearest store about 1.8 miles out, and dining is similarly nearby at three miles, which means this isn't a place where you'll stumble into dinner spontaneously; you plan a bit. What defines the area is the access: lakeshore parcels with substantial frontage, hobby farms sitting on multiple acres just off M66, the kind of property where you're trading convenience for stretches of woods and water. It's the sort of place where people who own here seem to actually *use* what they own—maintaining land, treating a modest cottage like the retreat it was meant to be.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pretty Lake — 1.5 mi
$280K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,901/mo
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10 homes sold in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Lake
Pretty Lake
1.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$280K
10 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$950 – $1,125 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Most of Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) is policed by the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (598 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (259 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.003% of the population, roughly 1 in 33,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 598 |
| Aggravated assault | 259 |
| Burglary | 116 |
| Rape | 33 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 33 |
| Arson | 9 |
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mecosta County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) home (around $280,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,889 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,889/mo | $50,372 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,174/mo | $57,976 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,270/mo | $60,533 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$183K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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
Sheridan 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.
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressArea township/volunteer fire department (county mutual aid)
Rural fire coverage via nearest township department / county mutual aid (Remus/Mecosta area).
Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) 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.
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Living in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision): the details
Is Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) a good place to live?
Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. This township is part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $280,000.
What does it cost to live in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)?
The typical home in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) goes for around $280,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 10 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)
- What do homes cost in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)?
- The median home value in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) is about $280,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheridan Township (County-subdivision)?
- Sheridan Township (County-subdivision) is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
