Sullivan
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Sullivan is a township, part of Ravenna Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.8/10
The roads here are long and unhurried, lined with trees that seem to have been there longer than anyone can remember. Sullivan township spreads across fifteen thousand acres in ways that feel less like development and more like permission—houses sitting on nine-acre lots with room to breathe, to garden, to let the land do what it wants. A park sits about a mile away, and the nearest restaurant and grocery store are a short drive, close enough that you're not isolated but far enough that the township holds onto something quieter, something defined by space rather than convenience.
Why people love it here
9.1 acre avg lots
- 1,216 homes
$58K median household income
- $290K median · 27 sales in last 12mo
Explore Sullivan
Same name, different focus — Sullivan is also covered as:
- Sullivan Community — community details
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Median home price in Sullivan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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27 homes sold in Sullivan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Income
$58K
Household
Median Sale Price
$290K
27 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,075 – $1,375 · wider-area estimate
Parcels
1,216
1123 residential
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
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
Park in Ellis Rd & Maple Island Rd Area
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
Most of Sullivan is policed by the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (274 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (80 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 274 |
| Burglary | 80 |
| Aggravated assault | 45 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 35 |
| Rape | 22 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Muskegon County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Muskegon County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sullivan alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sullivan home (around $290,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,740 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Sullivan household earns $57,778 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $368,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,740/mo | $46,391 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,035/mo | $54,260 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,134/mo | $56,906 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$200K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sullivan, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Sullivan Township
Source: sullivantownship.com · 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
~$935/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,543 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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
Regional IOU
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressFruitport/Sullivan area Fire Department
Fire station at 3368 Black Creek Rd; inspector via mcd911.net
Source: sullivantownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sullivan 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.
Median Income
$58K
Home Value (Census)
$195K
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,075 – $1,375 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(6)
Jibson School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Grace Evangelical School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Fruitport District Library
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Living in Sullivan: the details
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Sullivan suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Ravenna Public Schools. The going price is around $290,000.
What does it cost to live in Sullivan?
Homes in Sullivan sell for a median of about $290,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 27 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sullivan
- What do homes cost in Sullivan?
- The median home value in Sullivan is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sullivan housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Sullivan right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sullivan?
- Sullivan is served by Ravenna Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Beach Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sullivan walkable?
- Sullivan scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
