Slocum
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Median $515K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here on the back roads, where E State Road threads through rolling terrain dotted with acre-plus parcels and weathered barns, the rhythm shifts. You get real land—three, five, sometimes ten acres—where a house can sit well back from the pavement behind a horseshoe drive or tree line, and a pole building or workshop becomes as practical as a kitchen. Most of what's here was built to last: ranch-styles from the early 2000s, farmhouses with wraparound decks overlooking creek views, updated kitchens with islands and open floor plans that don't pretend to be anything fancier than they are. It's about twenty-five minutes to Grand Rapids when you need it, closer still to Muskegon, which means you're not landlocked—but the real draw is that you can step outside and not see a neighbor's roof. The schools fall under Ravenna, and if you've got golf clubs, Moss Ridge is a short cart ride away.
Why people love it here
Ravenna High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Ravenna
- 3 rated schools in district
$515K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Slocum
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,496/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Ravenna Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ravenna Foods
Thatcher Park
Mud Lake
Crime in Slocum 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Slocum home (around $514,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,425/mo | $91,335 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,943/mo | $105,155 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,117/mo | $109,777 |
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
$32K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$190K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Moorland Township
Source: moorlandtwp.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,284 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Moorland · Source: moorlandtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Slocum 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
Thatcher Park
2.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Slocum
- What do homes cost in Slocum?
- The median home value in Slocum is about $514,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Slocum housing market?
- no homes are listed in Slocum right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Slocum?
- Slocum is served by Ravenna Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ravenna High School (8/10).
- Is Slocum walkable?
- Slocum scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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