3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $563K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here where Monroe Road curves past Woodbeck Lake and the landscape opens into working acres, you're in genuine countryside. What you'll find are ranch homes and manufactured homes spread across substantial plots, many with two-stall garages and pole barns, wood-lot acreage thick enough for real privacy, finished basements with rec rooms and fireplaces, and the kind of back decks where sunset views don't come with neighbors in sight. Coffee is a short run down the road, but out here, that's less a hardship than a feature—it's the trade-off for land that breathes, wildlife that moves through, and the honest work of maintaining something that belongs entirely to you.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.3 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$563K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,819/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Brockway Lake Public Access
Brockway Lake
Crime in 3 Mile Rd & Monroe 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area home (around $562,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $100k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,741 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,741/mo | $99,769 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,307/mo | $114,865 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,497/mo | $119,913 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 3 Mile Rd & Monroe 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brockway Lake Public Access
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area?
- The median home value in 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area is about $562,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area?
- 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area walkable?
- 3 Mile Rd & Monroe Rd Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.