BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area
Surrounded by nature
8 homes for sale·Median $275K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 5.8/10
Waking up out here means your morning coffee comes with a view—whether it's across rolling countryside dotted with pines and open land. The neighborhood spreads across more than 11,000 acres of mostly rural terrain, where homes sit on substantial lots (averaging nearly 10 acres each), so you're not looking out at neighbors' rooftops, you're looking at trees and sky. Fine Lake anchors the character of the area, with waterfront homes offering sandy beaches and all-sports access. Beyond the water, the stretch draws people who want actual space—decks overlooking countryside, room to breathe, the kind of quiet that comes from distance rather than design. A restaurant is steps away for when you don't feel like cooking, and Fine Lake is right here if mornings mean enjoying the water.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fine Lake within walking distance
- Fine Lake: 7 min drive
- Mill Lake: 8 min drive
$275K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 7.4 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,867/mo
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20 homes sold in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fine Lake Boating Access Site
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fine Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 5 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
Long Lake Boating Access Site
Playground on Doster Rd
Fine Lake
+1 more
Dowling Public Library
Crime in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area home (around $274,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,829/mo | $48,767 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,105/mo | $56,146 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,614 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Who actually lends in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,422 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Banfield General Store
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Wild Mike's
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Banfield School
Burroughs School
King School
Culver School
Monroe School
+1 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 RD & W HICKORY RD Area
- What do homes cost in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area?
- The median home value in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area is about $274,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area?
- BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area walkable?
- BANFIELD RD & W HICKORY RD Area scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.