Village Of Croton Area
Space and nature
13 homes for sale·Median $375K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
If you're driving through here, you're moving through wide-open acreage—11-acre lots give the place room to breathe in a way that feels deliberate. The nearest restaurant is steps away, which means someone decided to stay close to home, and the Croton Dam sits just across the way, a 1907 hydroelectric landmark that once drew engineers from Russia, Japan, and Italy to watch the future get invented. Homes run around $283K on land that actually feels like land. MK Conklin Park is about two miles out if you want baseball fields, tennis courts, or a Frisbee golf course overlooking the dam pond—the kind of place where people genuinely have room for both privacy and neighbors. Downtown Grand Rapids is 46 minutes south, close enough to work in the city, far enough to live where you're not hearing much of anything but trees.
Why people love it here
12.5 acre avg lots
- 729 homes
Lake life
- Bills Lake within walking distance
- MK Conklin Park: 3 min drive
- North Country National Scenic Trail: 4 min drive
$375K median
- 39 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Village Of Croton Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,546/mo
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39 homes sold in Village Of Croton Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$375K
39 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
MK Conklin Park
1.8 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
MK Conklin Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bills Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Driftwood Bar and Grill
MK Conklin Park
Croton Dam Pond
Beach in Village Of Croton Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Village Of Croton 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Village Of Croton Area home (around $375,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,494 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,494/mo | $66,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,872/mo | $76,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,998/mo | $79,942 |
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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$31K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Village Of Croton Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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 · area-wide
Croton Township
Source: crotontownship.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.
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,379 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical (lakefront areas may have shared systems).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; Croton Dam (hydro) is a Consumers facility.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Croton · Source: crotontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Village Of Croton 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 Village Of Croton Area
- What do homes cost in Village Of Croton Area?
- The median home value in Village Of Croton Area is about $375,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village Of Croton Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Village Of Croton Area right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village Of Croton Area?
- Village Of Croton Area is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Village Of Croton Area walkable?
- Village Of Croton Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.