Starr View Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $615K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.8/10
What surprises most people about this stretch of West Michigan is how much land comes with a condo. You're looking at homes on 1.5 to 2 acres—the kind of wooded, open-vista setting where you can actually see trees instead of the neighbor's mailbox—but without the full maintenance burden of a traditional house. Most listings mention geothermal heating, stone fireplaces, and those wall-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light, which means someone chose to build here with intention rather than just fill the lots.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$615K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Starr View Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,175/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bassett Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Chief Noonday Trail
Middleville Bark Park
Gymnastics In Motion
Middleville Village Library
Crime in Starr View Estates 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Starr View Estates home (around $615,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,120 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,120/mo | $109,859 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,742/mo | $126,461 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,951/mo | $132,029 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
$67K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$135K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,376 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Starr View Estates 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lions Spring Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(2)
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
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Frequently asked about Starr View Estates
- What do homes cost in Starr View Estates?
- The median home value in Starr View Estates is about $615,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Starr View Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Starr View Estates right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Starr View Estates?
- Starr View Estates is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Starr View Estates walkable?
- Starr View Estates 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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