Backus & Churches Addition
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $160K·Schools 7.8/10
Walk out your door and you're steps from a restaurant—the kind of proximity that makes weeknight dinners feel less like logistics and more like habit. The neighborhood sits within easy reach of Greenville, with a grocery store about a mile and a half away and three more within two miles, so errands don't require planning. What really anchors this stretch is the sheer number of green spaces: thirteen parks within a mile, including Water Works Park just a two-minute stroll from home. The pocket-sized lots here draw people looking to sidestep yard maintenance without sacrificing outdoor living—fenced yards, low-upkeep finishes, and main-floor layouts dominate the recent sales. It's the kind of place where you can own something manageable, stay close to what matters, and still find trees and open ground when you need them.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Baldwin Lake — 1.6 mi
- 65 parks within 1 mile
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
$160K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Backus & Churches Addition
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,086/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Water Works Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
65
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
1.6 mi
Crime in Backus & Churches Addition 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 Backus & Churches Addition home (around $159,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,064 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,064/mo | $28,370 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,225/mo | $32,663 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,279/mo | $34,098 |
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.
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St. Charles Catholic School
Cedar Crest School
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Frequently asked about Backus & Churches Addition
- What do homes cost in Backus & Churches Addition?
- The median home value in Backus & Churches Addition is about $159,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Backus & Churches Addition housing market?
- no homes are listed in Backus & Churches Addition right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Backus & Churches Addition?
- Backus & Churches Addition is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
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