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Smyrna

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $345K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️22 mito Downtown GR(~43 min drive)
🏞️49 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 37m drive)

Life here moves at a different pace—you're surrounded by open land, farms still working the way they have for generations, and neighbors who aren't stacked on top of each other. The Flat River runs through, and the White Pine Trail sits right outside many front doors, so if you want to get outside without driving, it's there. Early 20th-century brick buildings anchor the small downtown, and a local pub keeps the social calendar moving. Most properties sit on a few acres, with room to breathe, outbuildings, and the kind of land that lets you actually do something with it.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Green Lake — 2.0 mi
  • Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 9 min walk
  • Haney Lake: 10 min drive
💰Home Values

$345K median

  • 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Smyrna

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,339/mo

$
$68,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,78876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Nearest Park

Water Street Park

1.5 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Green Lake

2.0 mi

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Belding Area School District

6Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 373 students · 14:1 · 2.5 mi
5Belding Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 325 students · 16:1 · 3.1 mi
3Belding High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 557 students · 19:1 · 3.0 mi

Walkability

0.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Leppinks Food Centers

9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Burger King

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
McDonald's
5 mindrive
☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Third Wave Coffee Shop

8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

The Stone at Candlestone

5 mindrive
American Legion
8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Water Street Park

8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Unnamed playground

6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Haney Lake

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Silk City Nature Trail

7 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Leppinks Pharmacy

8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library

9 mindrive

Crime in Smyrna 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 Ionia County.

Ionia County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Smyrna home (around $344,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,322 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,322/mo$61,927
10% (+PMI)$2,673/mo$71,276
5% (+PMI)$2,791/mo$74,419

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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.

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Local Government · area-wide

Otisco 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

~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

On-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Resident contracts hauler.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Investor-owned utility.

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Policeunconfirmed

Ionia County Sheriff

County sheriff coverage.

Fire

Belding Fire Department

Belding FD covers Otisco Twp.

Services for Otisco · Source: ioniacounty.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Smyrna 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(1)

Leppinks Food Centers

Grocery Store

3.1 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(3)

Burger King

Fast Food

2.0 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

2.2 mimap

KD's Corner

Restaurant

4.6 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Third Wave Coffee Shop

Café

3.1 mimap

🍺 Bars(2)

American Legion

Bar

3.0 mimap

The Stone at Candlestone

Bar

3.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

Belding Area High School

School

3.1 mimap

Belding Middle School

School

3.1 mimap

Ellis

3.5 mimap
Lakewood School
4.4 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Water Street Park

2.8 mimap

Demorest Field

3.1 mimap

Central Riverside Park

3.2 mimap

🚴 Trails(6)

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

0.4 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

0.7 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

1.3 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Leppinks Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3.1 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library

3.2 mimap
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Frequently asked about Smyrna

What do homes cost in Smyrna?
The median home value in Smyrna is about $344,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Smyrna housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Smyrna right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Smyrna?
Smyrna is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
Is Smyrna walkable?
Smyrna scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Smyrna

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,339/mo

$
$68,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,78876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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