W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $221K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
The lots here run large—several acres is common, not an exception—and homes sit far enough apart that you're not reading your neighbor's newspaper from the porch. Wooded hilltops and open land define the landscape, with barns and detached garages suggesting people who actually use their property rather than just look at it. New builds in planned communities like Shelby Acres mix with older ranch homes on substantial ground, each with room to breathe.
Why people love it here
$221K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,497/mo
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24 homes sold in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Shelby Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park on Lorenson Rd
+1 more
Playground on Ochs Rd
Gales Pond
Shelby Public Library
Crime in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area home (around $220,500) 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 $1,467 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,467/mo | $39,110 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,689/mo | $45,027 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,763/mo | $47,006 |
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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,337 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Buchanan Rd & S 88th 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Hansen Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
The Pizza Factory
Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(12)
Shelby Center School
Brooks School
Van Wickle School
Shelby Middle School
School
Thomas Read Elementary School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Shelby Public Library
Frequently asked about W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area?
- The median home value in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area is about $220,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area?
- W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
- Is W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave Area walkable?
- W Buchanan Rd & S 88th Ave 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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