Buttermilk Creek
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Buttermilk Creek is a neighborhood, part of Montague Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $275,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
Stanton Boulevard runs through the heart of a neighborhood where you can actually park and walk to what you need—grocery, coffee, a meal—all within steps. The area spans 661 acres with Montague Area Public Schools serving the district, and homes here run around $215K, which buys you real space in a town that knows what it is. Six parks sit within a mile, including Buttermilk Creek Park a ten-minute walk away, so there's green nearby without the pretense. Nine restaurants cluster close by—the kind of local spots where the owner remembers your order. Drive to Grand Haven beach in under forty minutes if you want lake time without living on the water. This is Montague, Michigan, a former lumber town on White Lake in Muskegon County that's kept its working character: the world's largest weathervane still turns here, the Hart-Montague Trail brings cyclists through, and people choose it because the bones are real—not because someone told them it was the next big thing.
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Why people love it here
$275K median
- 17 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail: 15 min walk
- Ellenwood Park & Weathervane: 7 min bike
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Median home price in Buttermilk Creek
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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17 homes sold in Buttermilk Creek this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$275K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Buttermilk Creek Park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$875 – $1,125 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Buttermilk Creek Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Montague Area Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Montague Foods
Papa's Pizza
+1 more
The Book Nook & Java Shop
North Grove Brewers
Ellenwood Park & Weathervane
+1 more
Playground in Stanton Blvd & Dowling St Area
+1 more
White Lake
Beach on Old Channel Trl
Nancy's Trail
Dog Park in Peterson Rd & Lasley St Area
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
America's Fitness Center
Montague Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Buttermilk Creek 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 Montague.
Montague crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Buttermilk Creek home (around $275,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,852 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,852/mo | $49,395 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,132/mo | $56,853 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,226/mo | $59,360 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Montague
Source: cityofmontague.org · 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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,347 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Contracted hauler (city junk disposal & recycling program)
City partners with external hauler; provider not named on site
Contracted hauler (city recycling program)
Provided via city recycling program
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU serving West Michigan
Confirm by addressMontague Fire District Authority
Serves City of Montague, Montague Twp, White River Twp
Services for Montague · Source: cityofmontague.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Buttermilk Creek 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(2)
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
School
School
School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Peterson Rd & Lasley St Area
Dog Park
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Living in Buttermilk Creek: the details
Is Buttermilk Creek a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Buttermilk Creek. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Montague Area Public Schools. The going price is around $275,000.
What does it cost to live in Buttermilk Creek?
The median home value in Buttermilk Creek is about $275,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Buttermilk Creek
- What do homes cost in Buttermilk Creek?
- The median home value in Buttermilk Creek is about $275,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Buttermilk Creek housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Buttermilk Creek right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Buttermilk Creek?
- Buttermilk Creek is served by Montague Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montague High School (6/10).
- Is Buttermilk Creek walkable?
- Buttermilk Creek scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.