Amsden
Strong schools draw families here
Median $293K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 8.3/10
What surprises people about this stretch of Fairplain township is how much land comes with the homes—two, three, five acres sprawling across rolling terrain dotted with pasture and woods, the kind of property where deer wander through your yard on a regular schedule. Ranch homes and farmhouses anchor plots that still remember their agricultural past; old barns stand beside freshly updated kitchens and roofs. A state game area sits nearby, offering immediate access to hunting and trails without the commute. Out here, roughly 30 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, the vibe is country living that's been quietly maintained rather than reinvented—paved roads, private ponds, room to breathe, and neighbors who aren't neighbors in the sense of knowing your business, but in the sense of respecting your distance. This is the kind of place where you can actually use the land you're standing on.
Why people love it here
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.1 mi away
- Greenville
- 3 rated schools in district
$293K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Amsden
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,986/mo
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4 homes sold in Amsden this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sheridan Village Market
Greenville Roadside Park
Pearl Lake Playground
Twin Lakes
Unnamed beach
Meadow Loop
gym
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Amsden 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Amsden home (around $292,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,946 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,946/mo | $51,880 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,240/mo | $59,730 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,338/mo | $62,355 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Fairplain Township
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Solar potential
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Primary electric provider for the area.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressMontcalm Township Fire Department
Greenville-area fire (Montcalm Twp FD / Greenville DPS) likely covers Fairplain Twp.
Services for Fairplain · Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Amsden 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.
Nearest Park
Greenville Roadside Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(3)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Amsden
- What do homes cost in Amsden?
- The median home value in Amsden is about $292,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amsden housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Amsden right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amsden?
- Amsden is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Amsden walkable?
- Amsden scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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