Apple Carr
Space and nature
The quick answer
Apple Carr is a neighborhood, part of Oakridge Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $272,000.
21 homes for sale·Median $272K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 3.3/10
On a clear late afternoon when the light catches the tree line just right, this 10,000-acre stretch in Egelston township reveals itself as genuine countryside—the kind of place where a single property can feel like its own small world. You're looking at homes running around $437K, mostly on land that means something, with Oakridge Public Schools serving the area. Pine Ridge Park sits a short walk away, and there's a restaurant within a reasonable stroll if you're willing to leave the house. The nearest grocery and coffee shop clock in around three miles, which tells you everything about the geography here: this isn't a place built for convenience. It's built for space. Grand Haven beach is about a half-hour drive south when the weekend calls for it, and downtown Grand Rapids sits just over an hour north, close enough to matter but far enough that you feel the distance when you're home.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wolf Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Pine Ridge Park: 6 min walk
- Sunset Beach: 12 min walk
1.3 acre avg lots
- 143 homes
$272K median
- 75 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Apple Carr
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,847/mo
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75 homes sold in Apple Carr this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pine Ridge Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Wolf Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$272K
75 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pine Ridge Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,700/mo
$1,550 – $1,825 · estimated range
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Oakridge Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wolf Lake Tavern
Pine Ridge Park
Playground in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Sunset Beach
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
Gerber Foundation Kids Trail
Crime in Apple Carr 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Apple Carr home (around $272,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,832 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,832/mo | $48,856 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,109/mo | $56,233 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,202/mo | $58,712 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
$37K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Apple Carr, 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Egelston Township
Source: egelstontwp.org · unconfirmed
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
~$924/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,468 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Mix of private wells and county water in developed corridors
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU
Confirm by addressServices for Egelston Township · Source: egelstontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Apple Carr 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(2)
Fast Food
🍺 Bars(1)
Wolf Lake Tavern
Bar
🏫 Schools(18)
School
School
Bates School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Double Torsion
Bike Path
Gerber Foundation Kids Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
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Living in Apple Carr: the details
Is Apple Carr a good place to live?
Apple Carr suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Oakridge Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $272,000.
What does it cost to live in Apple Carr?
The typical home in Apple Carr goes for around $272,000. There are 21 homes for sale here right now and 75 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Apple Carr
- What do homes cost in Apple Carr?
- The median home value in Apple Carr is about $272,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Apple Carr housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in Apple Carr right now, and 75 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Apple Carr?
- Apple Carr is served by Oakridge Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oakridge High School (5/10).
- Is Apple Carr walkable?
- Apple Carr scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
