Vestaburg
Surrounded by nature
Median $220K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
What might surprise you about this rural corner of northeast Michigan is that it punches well above its weight—a community of roughly 2,900 people that's home to Lenco, a global manufacturer of agricultural machinery used on farms worldwide, and once earned the nickname "Silo City USA" for its prolific mid-century silo production. The landscape here speaks to that industrial heritage: paved roads lined with spacious lots, modest ranch homes with decks overlooking the water, and genuine access to outdoor life—Bass Lake and Deaner Lake both offer waterfront properties and all-sports recreation within easy reach. About an hour northeast of Grand Rapids, the area balances the country feel with actual proximity to town; homes sit on acreage or near the Fred Meijer Rails to Trails, and local gathering spots like 4 Corner's Restaurant and the annual Community Days festival (held each July) anchor what remains a close-knit, working rural community. The schools carry real community support, and if you're drawn to land, lakes, and the kind of place where hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling are lived traditions rather than weekend novelties, this stretch offers them without pretense.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Rock Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 12 min walk
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 9 min bike
$220K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Vestaburg
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,494/mo
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See what your home is worthNearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Rock Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Vestaburg Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
3D's Pizza
Riverdale Tavern
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Bass Lake
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Richland Township Library
Crime in Vestaburg 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Vestaburg home (around $220,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,463 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,463/mo | $39,021 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,685/mo | $44,925 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,759/mo | $46,900 |
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.
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Richland Township
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Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,377 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash service listed
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
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🍕 Restaurants(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Riverdale Tavern
Pub
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Frequently asked about Vestaburg
- What do homes cost in Vestaburg?
- The median home value in Vestaburg is about $220,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Vestaburg housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Vestaburg right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Vestaburg?
- Vestaburg is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg (4/10).
- Is Vestaburg walkable?
- Vestaburg scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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