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Sylvan Township

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

The quick answer

Sylvan Township is a township, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.

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4 homes for sale·Median $210K·Schools 4.7/10

🌳Top 10% park access

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.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$43K median household income

  • $210K median · 6 sales in last 12mo

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Median home price in Sylvan Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,426/mo

$
$42,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09076%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Evart Public Schools

6Evart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 255 students · 14:1 · 6.4 mi
5Evart Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 353 students · 15:1 · 6.5 mi
3Evart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 281 students · 15:1 · 7.2 mi

Most of Sylvan Township 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 typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft365
Burglary170
Aggravated assault123
Rape77
Motor-vehicle theft77
Arson10
Homicide0
Robbery0

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 Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

Full Sylvan Township crime & safety report →

To buy a median-priced Sylvan Township home (around $210,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,264 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Sylvan Township household earns $42,857 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $273,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,264/mo$33,695
10% (+PMI)$1,477/mo$39,397
5% (+PMI)$1,549/mo$41,315

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Who actually lends in Sylvan Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~12 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 69%FHA 18%VA 8%USDA 6%

Most active lenders

1Union Home Mortgage Corp.18%
2United Shore Financial Services, LLC10%
3The Huntington National Bank10%
4Mercantile Bank10%
5GreenStone Farm Credit Services, FLCA8%

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

Sylvan Township

Website

Source: osceola-county.org · 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.

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems

Trashunconfirmed

Private hauler (resident-arranged)

Resident-arranged hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / propane

Natural gas where available; otherwise propane

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Police

Osceola County Sheriff

County sheriff serves township

Fireunconfirmed

Marion / Tustin area Fire Department

Area fire coverage via mutual aid

Source: cms4files.revize.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Sylvan Township 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

$43K

Home Value (Census)

$110K

Expected Rent

$1,100/mo

$975 – $1,225 · wider-area estimate

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Crawford Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

🍺 Bars(1)

Buckhorn Saloon

Bar

4.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(1)

Crawford Park

0.2 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

3.5 mimap

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

3.8 mimap

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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Living in Sylvan Township: the details

Is Sylvan Township a good place to live?

Here is what the numbers say about Sylvan Township 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 Township?

The median home value in Sylvan Township is about $210,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Sylvan Township

What do homes cost in Sylvan Township?
The median home value in Sylvan Township is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Sylvan Township housing market?
there are 4 homes for sale in Sylvan Township 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 Township?
Sylvan Township is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sylvan Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,426/mo

$
$42,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09076%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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