Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $127K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
The roads here curve through thick woods without apology, and that density of trees—the kind that swallows sound and makes you feel genuinely removed—is what you notice first and remember longest. It's 4,600 acres of land where acreage actually means something: properties here run five, eight, nineteen acres, enough that you're not looking at your neighbor's deck from your kitchen window. The recent sales tell the story—furnished turnkey homes with scenic decks overlooking wooded yards, fire pits, and hunting grounds where deer and turkey thrive. Black-top roads connect modest cottages and ranch homes that tend to sit on double or corner lots, many with recent updates: new roofs, refurbished septics, fresh furnaces. This is country living that doesn't require a forty-minute commute to feel like country. The appeal isn't subtle: seclusion and space, appliances included in some homes, and the particular quiet that comes from living surrounded by woods rather than among them.
Why people love it here
$127K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$859/mo
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6 homes sold in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
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
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Crime in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd 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 Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area home (around $126,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $22k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $841 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $841/mo | $22,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $969/mo | $25,832 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,011/mo | $26,967 |
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.
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,330 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Truman Rd & Hoover Rd 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Merrill-Gorrel County Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area?
- The median home value in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area is about $126,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area?
- Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area walkable?
- Truman Rd & Hoover Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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