Slaybaugh Corner
Solid value in a growing area
Median $50K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
The daily rhythm out here revolves around land and water rather than streetlights and schedules. Seasonal roads wind back through rolling woods and open fields, connecting properties that measure themselves in acres—five, ten, sometimes ninety. A cabin set a mile and a half deep on a dirt road, a ranch with river access, or a sprawling hunting property with ponds and food plots already established: these aren't afterthoughts, they're the whole point. The nearest towns—Reed City ten minutes away, Cadillac and Big Rapids a bit further—offer what you need without pulling you into their orbit.
Why people love it here
$50K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Slaybaugh Corner
Estimated Monthly Payment
$339/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Todd Lake
Spring Valley Golf Course
Crime in Slaybaugh Corner 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Slaybaugh Corner home (around $50,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $9k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $333 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $333/mo | $8,868 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $383/mo | $10,210 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $400/mo | $10,659 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressHersey Township / Reed City area Fire Department
Hersey/Reed City-area fire coverage via mutual aid
Services for Cedar · Source: osceola-county.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Slaybaugh Corner 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.
Nearest Park
Linear Park
6.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Slaybaugh Corner
- What do homes cost in Slaybaugh Corner?
- The median home value in Slaybaugh Corner is about $50,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Slaybaugh Corner housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Slaybaugh Corner right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Slaybaugh Corner?
- Slaybaugh Corner is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Slaybaugh Corner walkable?
- Slaybaugh Corner 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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