W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
What might surprise you about this area is how much breathing room you get—1,468 acres with four parks within a mile, including Central Riverside Park just a six-minute walk away—without sacrificing walkable access to essentials. The coffee shop is four minutes on foot, the grocery store seven, and you're in Belding city, a small Ionia County city with real roots: it was once the Silk City of the World, and you can still feel that industrial-era character in the bones of the place. Homes here run around $315K, which buys you that rare combination of affordability and access—you're 45 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need it, but you're not tethered to commuting. The Flat River runs through town with five parks for canoeing and fishing, and the annual Labor Day Celebration dates back to 1903. It's the kind of spot where you get actual land and actual quiet without the pretense.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 23 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail: 9 min walk
- Central Riverside Park: 10 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Playground in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area: 2 min walk
- 4 places within a 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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23 homes sold in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Riverside Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
McDonald's
Third Wave Coffee Shop
American Legion
Central Riverside Park
+1 more
Playground in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area
Haney Lake
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Silk City Nature Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Crime in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St 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 Belding.
Belding crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$100K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$80K
Per listing
Who actually lends in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St 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.
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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,319 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
City does not run garbage; cart/recycling service via private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serves the area.
Confirm by addressServices for Belding · Source: belding.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for W Ellis Ave & Crawford St 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Frequently asked about W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area
- What do homes cost in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area?
- The median home value in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area right now, and 23 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area?
- W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area walkable?
- W Ellis Ave & Crawford St Area scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.