5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area
Great schools with outdoor access
3 homes for sale·Median $530K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how much actual land you're getting—40, 20, even 10-acre parcels where you'd expect suburban lots, all within a short drive of genuine amenities rather than stranded in the middle of nowhere. The area sprawls across 3,200 acres of Mecosta County, with homes ranging from modest 3-bedroom ranches to larger farmhouses, many sitting on substantial acreage with room for workshops, pole barns, and hunting grounds that locals have worked for years. A grocery store or restaurant sits about 2.5 miles down the road, close enough that you're not planning expeditions, and Woodbeck Lake lies just a tenth of a mile away for anyone drawn to water access. The Altona DNR Launch sits adjacent to the neighborhood, which tells you something about the character of the place—less curated, more practical, with the kind of space and quiet that people move here deliberately to find, not by accident.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- West Canadian Lake — 1.3 mi
- Altona Riverside Park: 5 min drive
- Fawn Lake: 18 min drive
$530K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,598/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
Altona DNR Launch
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Canadian 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
Altona Riverside Park
Beaver Lake
Beach at West Canadian Lake
Crime in 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr 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 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area home (around $530,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,525 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,525/mo | $94,005 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,059/mo | $108,229 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,237/mo | $112,985 |
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 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr 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.
Frequently asked about 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area
- What do homes cost in 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area?
- The median home value in 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area is about $530,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr 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 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area?
- 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area walkable?
- 5 Mile Rd & Fawn Lake Dr Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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