3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $164K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here, your routine revolves around land and space rather than convenience—you're looking at a 1.5-mile drive to the nearest park and nearly four miles to grab groceries, which means errands require actual planning instead of a quick trip down the block. The neighborhood spreads across over 6,400 acres of country setting, where one-acre and larger parcels dominate: ranch homes with metal roofs and detached garages sit alongside hobby farms with barns, tool sheds, and room for animals, while the occasional converted church or fixer-upper on spacious ground appeals to those willing to restore or build from scratch. Woodbeck Lake lies just over a mile away, and Townline Lake is 1.8 miles away, adding a water element to the rural character. This stretch works best for people who actually want distance from suburban density—the trade-off for land, quiet, and the kind of property where expansion or a full rebuild is genuinely possible. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about 76 minutes out, which means this is living removed, not reluctantly isolated.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.7 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Townline Lake — 1.8 mi
- Brockway Lake Public Access: 15 min drive
- Brockway Lake: 15 min drive
$164K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,110/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brockway Lake Public Access
3.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Townline Lake
1.8 mi
Crime in 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area home (around $163,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,087 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,087/mo | $29,000 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,252/mo | $33,388 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,307/mo | $34,855 |
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.
Solar potential
~$875/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave 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.
🏫 Schools(1)
Fouts School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area
- What do homes cost in 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area?
- The median home value in 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area is about $163,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area?
- 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area walkable?
- 3 Mile Rd & 80th Ave Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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