Why Live in Maple City
Maple City, a quaint neighborhood northwest of Traverse City, is home to fewer than 300 full-time residents, many of whom have deep roots in the area. The neighborhood features spacious yards and a mix of home styles, including split levels, farmhouses, and cottages, with newer homes built in the early 2000s along South Olivia Drive. The village center at West Burdickville and Maple City roads hosts two restaurants, a gas station/convenience store, and a few shops. Broomstick Kitchen & Taphouse, located in a historic schoolhouse, offers burgers, tacos, and an extensive beer list, while Pegtown Station serves pizza and brunch. The Leelanau Curling Club and Sleeping Bear Bay Club provide indoor recreation, and Myles Kimmerly Park offers outdoor activities with soccer and baseball fields, volleyball, tennis and basketball courts, and an 18-hole disc golf course. The park also features shaded picnic areas, grills, restrooms, and a nearly mile-long hiking trail. Nearby farms like Bohemian Lavender Farm and Red Gate Farm sell fresh produce and preserves, with pop-up farmstands common along Shimek Road. For grocery needs, Bunting’s Cedar Market is 3 miles east. Maple City is about 17 miles from Traverse City and 22 miles from Cherry Capital Airport. The area is safer than the national average, and students attend Glen Lake Elementary, Middle, and High School, which have high ratings and offer vocational training and dual enrollment opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maple City a good place to live?
Maple City is a good place to live. Maple City is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Maple City has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.6 people per acre and a median age of 50. The average household income is $76,680 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 41.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Maple City are home owners, with 12% of residents renting and 88% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Maple City can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Maple City neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Maple City?
The median home price in Maple City is $319,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $63,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,620 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $69K a year to afford the median home price in Maple City. The average household income in Maple City is $77K.
What are the best public schools in Maple City?
The best public schools that serve Maple City are:
What are the best private schools in Maple City?
The best private schools that serve Maple City are:
- The Leelanau School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 3:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
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Are home prices dropping in Maple City?
Yes, home prices in Maple City are down 32% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Maple City, MI
On average, homes in Maple City, Traverse City sell after 41 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Maple City, Traverse City over the last 12 months is $315,000, down 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$315,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$319,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-12%