Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area
Surrounded by nature
1 home for sale·Median $270K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.6/10
The land here runs to 40 acres per parcel—sometimes more—which means you're not buying a lot so much as a breathing room. Barns, pole structures, and forest views come standard; the houses that sit on these spreads tend to be ranch-style and well-maintained, the kind of place where a new roof or septic system from the 2010s still counts as recent work. It's rural enough that you'll find tilable acreage and outbuildings, but close enough to Big Rapids that the commute doesn't feel like a sacrifice. Clear Lake Public Access is within a short walk, and Woodbeck Lake borders the area, so water access exists without feeling forced. The nearest grocery is about four miles away, which is the trade-off you make for this much space—you're out here for the land itself, not the walkability.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Clear Lake within walking distance
- Anderson Lake: 10 min bike
- Clear Lake Public Access: 10 min drive
$270K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hillview Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
0.4 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Anderson Lake
Crime in Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area 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.
Frequently asked about Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area?
- The median home value in Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area?
- Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Riverview Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area walkable?
- Taft Rd & 135th Ave Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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