Sylvan
Solid value in a growing area
4 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 · 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sylvan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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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.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 365 |
| Burglary | 170 |
| Aggravated assault | 123 |
| Rape | 77 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 77 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Osceola County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sylvan alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sylvan home (around $210,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,237 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Sylvan household earns $42,857 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $279,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,237/mo | $32,986 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,448/mo | $38,600 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,518/mo | $40,474 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Who actually lends in Sylvan, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
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Private well
Rural township
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
Resident-arranged hauler
Consumers Energy / propane
Natural gas where available; otherwise propane
Confirm by addressMarion / Tustin area Fire Department
Area fire coverage via mutual aid
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Median Income
$43K
Home Value (Census)
$110K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crawford Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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 4 homes for sale in Sylvan right now, and 8 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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