40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $335K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
Early evening is when this stretch comes alive—golden light catching the treelines that break up the open acreage, deer moving across properties as the day cools. Homes sit well back from the roads here, most on parcels of an acre or more, with pole barns and storage sheds indicating serious space for projects, equipment, or the kind of self-sufficient living that rural Michigan affords. Hard wood and recent kitchen updates show up regularly in what sells, along with decks angled toward country views and fruit trees (apple, pear, lilac) suggesting people stay put long enough to plant things. Wildlife moves through—good hunting country, locals note—and Woodbeck Lake sits less than a mile away if you want water access without the lakefront price tag. About 15 minutes on foot gets you to Schmeid Park, though out here, most errands happen by truck.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.2 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Townline Lake — 1.3 mi
- Schmeid Park: 8 min drive
- Bass Lake: 8 min drive
$335K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,274/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Schmeid Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Townline Lake
1.3 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Schmeid Park
Bass Lake
+1 more
Crime in 40th Ave & 1 Mile 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 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area home (around $335,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,228 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,228/mo | $59,418 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,565/mo | $68,409 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,678/mo | $71,415 |
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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for 40th Ave & 1 Mile 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.
🏫 Schools(1)
Fouts School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area is about $335,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area?
- 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- 40th Ave & 1 Mile Rd 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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