Banfield
Surrounded by nature
Median $323K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here on the edge of Johnstown Township, you're dealing with genuine country living—the kind where a 3-acre lot feels like the baseline and a detached workshop isn't a luxury, it's assumed. Fine Lake sits nearby, close enough that waterfront properties command serious attention, and the roads stay quiet enough that you notice when a car passes. The real draw, though, isn't what's been polished or marketed: it's the sheer acreage. Listings here routinely feature 10, 20, even 100-plus-foot lake frontages, multi-acre parcels, and homes designed around space rather than density—ceramic tile, maple cabinetry, open floor plans meant for people who actually have room to spread out. You're minutes from Battle Creek without living in it, and that proximity is the whole calculation: enough distance to breathe, close enough to get to town when you need to.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fine Lake within walking distance
- Fine Lake: 10 min bike
- Little Mill Lake: 11 min bike
$323K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 6.9 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Banfield
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,189/mo
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18 homes sold in Banfield this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Fine Lake Boating Access Site
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fine Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Banfield General Store
Fine Lake Boating Access Site
Fine Lake
Dowling Public Library
Crime in Banfield 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Banfield home (around $322,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,145 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,145/mo | $57,201 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,470/mo | $65,856 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,578/mo | $68,750 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$117K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid via Barry County Dispatch)
Fire dispatched via Barry County Central Dispatch; covered by area department.
Services for Johnstown · Source: barrycounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Banfield 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Banfield General Store
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Wild Mike's
Bar
🏫 Schools(7)
Banfield School
Burroughs School
King School
Culver School
Monroe School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Skywood Recovery
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Dowling Public Library
Frequently asked about Banfield
- What do homes cost in Banfield?
- The median home value in Banfield is about $322,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Banfield housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Banfield right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Banfield?
- Banfield is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Banfield walkable?
- Banfield scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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