W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area
Wide open spaces
3 homes for sale·Median $383K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, you're looking at sprawling rural acreage—think 10-acre-plus lots where you can actually breathe, with woods, open space, and room to build or expand. The area sits about 42 minutes south of downtown Grand Rapids, close enough to the 131 expressway for real convenience without feeling suburban. Recent builds in the neighborhood run toward open-floor-plan ranches and walkouts, many with finished lower levels and oversized garages or workshops; a few landowners have gone the pole barn route since they're permitted on properties this size. Little Whitefish Lake is just 0.6 miles away if you want to get on the water. Most restaurants and shopping are a couple of miles down the road, so you're trading walkability for land and quiet—a straight rural trade-off that appeals to folks who want distance from the noise and density.
Why people love it here
6.7 acre avg lots
- 139 homes
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 0.6 mi
- Little Whitefish Lake: 7 min drive
- Little Whitefish Lake Public Access: 7 min drive
$383K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,603/mo
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4 homes sold in W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$383K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
1.1 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
0.6 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
Little Whitefish Lake
+1 more
Crime in W Waterwheel Rd & N White 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 Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area home (around $383,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,550 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,550/mo | $68,012 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,936/mo | $78,302 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,065/mo | $81,744 |
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
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,447 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Waterwheel Rd & N White 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.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
Little Whitefish School
School
School
Kinney School
Baptist Lake School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area is about $383,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area?
- W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area walkable?
- W Waterwheel Rd & N White Rd Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.