W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $175K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
What might surprise you is how close you are to Lake Michigan—less than a mile away—while still being in the heart of a residential neighborhood with actual yards and space to breathe. The area sits just steps from restaurants and a quick two-minute walk to a coffee shop, so you're not isolated; downtown amenities feel genuinely accessible without feeling like you're living above a storefront. You'll see solid older homes with character—fireplaces, hardwood floors, covered porches—and plenty of them have the kind of yards where a fenced-in backyard isn't a luxury, it's standard.
Why people love it here
$175K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,188/mo
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18 homes sold in W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Crime in W Upton Ave & S Sears 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area home (around $175,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,164/mo | $31,039 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,340/mo | $35,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,399/mo | $37,306 |
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
Median Price
$115K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$189K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$95K
Median
Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,229 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Upton Ave & S Sears 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Westerburg Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
China King
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🚴 Trails(4)
Pere Marquette State Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area
- What do homes cost in W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area?
- The median home value in W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area?
- W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area walkable?
- W Upton Ave & S Sears St Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.