W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $183K·Walkability 0.7/10
Where W Hansen and W Ruby intersect, the landscape opens into sprawling rural acreage—most lots running 12 acres or larger—with tree-lined properties and log homes that feel genuinely removed from everything without being truly isolated. Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge of the area, drawing the occasional fisherman or someone looking to paddle on a quiet morning. A coffee shop is practically steps away, which is the kind of convenience that makes country living actually livable; groceries are an 8-minute walk, so you're not completely cut off from the essentials. The nearest restaurant runs about 3 miles down the road, and downtown Grand Rapids is just over an hour's drive if you need the city. What strikes you out here is how the acreage itself becomes the point—space for pole barns and workshops, room to breathe, the kind of property where you're building something rather than just occupying a lot. An unnamed park sits adjacent, adding a touch of public green without changing the fundamentally rural character of the place.
Why people love it here
8.7 acre avg lots
- 351 homes
Near the water
- Half Moon Lake — 0.7 mi
- Rosa Lake: 6 min drive
- Meadow Loop: 7 min drive
$183K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,239/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$183K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.8 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Half Moon Lake
0.7 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sweet Stop Bakery & Coffee Shop
Park on N State Rd
Rosa Lake
Beach at Pearl Lake
Meadow Loop
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Crime in W Hansen Rd & W Ruby 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area home (around $182,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,214 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,214/mo | $32,370 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,398/mo | $37,267 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,459/mo | $38,905 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$320K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Hansen Rd & W Ruby 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area is about $182,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area?
- W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools.
- Is W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area walkable?
- W Hansen Rd & W Ruby Rd Area scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
