Belvidere
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Belvidere is a township, part of Montabella Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $250K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
...—so you've got Horseshoe Lake right here, all-sports and deep enough to mean something. The waterfront homes run the gamut: sandy stretches, custom chalets with Anderson windows and sky panels, year-round cottages that double as rental properties. Inland, the land opens up—acre-plus parcels, stone houses, ranches with full basements, the kind of countryside where a field view from your front window counts as a luxury. Roads are easy to navigate, and a roadside park sits just a few minutes' walk away if you need to step outside without ceremony.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Montcalm within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Belvidere Roadside Park: 12 min walk
- Belvidere Township Hall Park: 6 min bike
$63K median household income
- $250K median · 31 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Belvidere
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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31 homes sold in Belvidere this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Belvidere Roadside Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
0.0 mi
Median Income
$63K
Household
Median Sale Price
$250K
31 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belvidere Roadside Park
Playground on 22 Mile Rd
First Lake
+1 more
Home Township Library
Most of Belvidere is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Belvidere alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Belvidere home (around $250,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,508 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Belvidere household earns $63,299 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $408,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,508/mo | $40,220 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,763/mo | $47,004 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,848/mo | $49,285 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, 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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Belvidere, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Local Government
Belvidere Township
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; residents on individual private wells.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressSource: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Belvidere 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.
Median Income
$63K
Home Value (Census)
$133K
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,200 – $1,525 · estimated range
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Living in Belvidere: the details
Is Belvidere a good place to live?
Belvidere suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Montabella Community Schools. The going price is around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in Belvidere?
The median home value in Belvidere is about $250,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 31 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Belvidere
- What do homes cost in Belvidere?
- The median home value in Belvidere is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Belvidere housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Belvidere right now, and 31 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Belvidere?
- Belvidere is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Belvidere walkable?
- Belvidere scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
