Bishop
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Median $225K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.8/10
Driving through this stretch of Garfield township, the road opens up—M-82 running between Newaygo and Fremont, with acreage rolling back from the shoulder and mailboxes spaced far enough apart that you're really out here. What catches you first is the generosity of the land: homes sit on 1, 5, 10, sometimes nearly 20 acres, meaning houses breathe. You see restored farmhouses with remodeled kitchens and new garages next to ranch homes on sprawling yards, shade trees thick enough to make an afternoon shadow, pole barns and storage sheds matter-of-fact in the back. There's a practical, unhurried quality to it all—mudrooms and basements that actually get used, decks overlooking land that's mostly yours. Barns hint at hobby farms and small-scale living; ponds and fenced pastures appear. It's the kind of place where space itself is the amenity, and the houses reflect that: generous floor plans, open kitchens bleeding into dining areas, living rooms with breathing room, a deliberate distance from everything else.
Why people love it here
Fremont High School
- High — 3.4 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$225K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Bishop
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
7 Mile Inn
Arboretum Park
Unnamed playground
Savage Lake
Unnamed beach
Refuge MTB Trail
dog_park
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Bishop 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bishop home (around $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
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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Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,284 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District (~60% of township)
Newaygo Fire District covers ~60% of Garfield Twp; remainder by adjacent depts.
Services for Garfield · Source: garfieldtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bishop 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.
Nearest Park
Arboretum Park
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
2.0 mi
🛒 Grocery(2)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lake Side Swirl
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
7 Mile Inn
Bar
🏫 Schools(14)
Butler School
Van Korlaar School
Garfield Center School
South Garfield School
Root Town School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Arboretum Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
Sheridan Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Bishop
- What do homes cost in Bishop?
- The median home value in Bishop is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bishop housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bishop right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bishop?
- Bishop is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Bishop walkable?
- Bishop scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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