Stanwood
Solid value in a growing area
Median $367K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
This small village sits quietly off US 131, about nine miles south of Big Rapids, where the landscape shifts between open yards and dense woods. Homes here tend toward ranch-style with room to breathe—open floor plans, finished basements, heated workshops tucked beside garages—the kind of practical space that doesn't apologize for itself. The Manistee National Forest spreads nearby with trails for hiking and biking, while the Muskegon River cuts close enough for fishing and kayaking. In summer, people fire up pools and gather around backyard fire pits; in winter, the quiet deepens. Nestlé Waters operates a bottling plant here, one of the few major employers, and access to the expressway keeps the outside world close without feeling intrusive. On July 13, 1936, this place recorded 112°F—one of the hottest temperatures ever measured in Michigan—a fact locals tend to mention with the kind of dry amusement reserved for surviving extremes.
Why people love it here
$367K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Stanwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,491/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Rogers Dam Pond Public Access
Rogers Dam Pond
Unnamed beach
The Dragon Trail - Segment #5
White Pine Trail
Crime in Stanwood 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Stanwood home (around $367,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,441 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,441/mo | $65,094 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,810/mo | $74,943 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,934/mo | $78,237 |
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
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,357 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Consumers Energy · ~14.0¢/kWh
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 addressMecosta Township Fire Rescue (Mecosta-Austin Fire)
Township-operated fire/rescue; Fire Hall at 19729 11 Mile Rd.
Services for Mecosta · Source: findenergy.com
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Nearest Park
Rogers Dam Pond Public Access
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Stanwood
- What do homes cost in Stanwood?
- The median home value in Stanwood is about $367,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Stanwood housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Stanwood right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Stanwood?
- Stanwood is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood Middle School (4/10).
- Is Stanwood walkable?
- Stanwood 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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