Birchwood Manor No. 1
Strong schools draw families here
Median $420K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 7.7/10
The subdivision spans just 5 acres with lots averaging 0.36 acres each—tight quarters that keep things compact and walkable to what matters. Creekside Park is a 10-minute walk away, and there are five parks within a mile, plus Natures Place Lake sits half a mile off, so outdoor access isn't hard to come by. Homes here run around $424K and feed into Lowell Area Schools.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$420K median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Creekside Park Trail: 9 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 9 min walk
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Median home price in Birchwood Manor No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$420K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.32 ac
0.26 ac – 0.73 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Creekside Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fish and Chicken Express
+1 more
Meds cafe
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Creekside Park
Unnamed playground
Natures Place Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Birchwood Manor No. 1 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Birchwood Manor No. 1 home (around $420,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,794 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,794/mo | $74,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,216/mo | $85,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,535 |
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.
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Birchwood Manor No. 1 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(14)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Fish and Chicken Express
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Mynt Fusion Bistro
Restaurant
BC Pizza of Lowell
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Birchwood Manor No. 1
- What do homes cost in Birchwood Manor No. 1?
- The median home value in Birchwood Manor No. 1 is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birchwood Manor No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Birchwood Manor No. 1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birchwood Manor No. 1?
- Birchwood Manor No. 1 is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Birchwood Manor No. 1 walkable?
- Birchwood Manor No. 1 scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.