Sylvan
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Sylvan is a township, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $210K·Schools 4.7/10
The Muskegon River runs through here like a spine, and if that's your detail—the one that sticks—you're already thinking about this place right. Riverfront living defines the neighborhood. Properties cluster along the banks with the kind of setups that whisper "weekend escape": decks facing the water, access to kayaking and fishing, wooded lots that buffer you from the road noise. The river itself is the real amenity, not some afterthought. A few miles out, you'll find dining options, but out here the draw is simpler: water, trees, and the kind of quiet that actually means something because it's earned by distance, not engineered by zoning.
Why people love it here
$43K median household income
- $210K median · 6 sales in last 12mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Most of Sylvan is policed by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (365 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (170 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
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Living in Sylvan: the details
Is Sylvan a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Sylvan as a place to live. This township is part of Evart Public Schools. The going price is around $210,000.
What does it cost to live in Sylvan?
The median home value in Sylvan is about $210,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sylvan
- What do homes cost in Sylvan?
- The median home value in Sylvan is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sylvan housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Sylvan right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sylvan?
- Sylvan is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
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