Bowen'S West Shore Lots
Easy outdoor access
Median $448K
You expect a subdivision to announce itself with mailboxes and cul-de-sacs; instead, this stretch of West Michigan reveals itself gradually—a collection of wooded lots where Woodbeck Lake sits a tenth of a mile away and the nearest grocery run takes you just shy of two miles down the road. The lots here share more kinship with the acreage lifestyle than suburban density, the kind of place where you're building something specific rather than buying what's already standing. Half Moon Lake's public access sits within reasonable reach at 1.3 miles if you're after water without owning the shore. Coffee requires a short drive—2.8 miles to the nearest shop—which seems a small price for the land itself: room to breathe, trees, the kind of quiet that isn't manufactured but earned through distance. Everything about this area speaks to deliberate choice: people who drive past the obvious and find what they're actually looking for.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Half Moon Lake — 1.5 mi
$448K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Bowen'S West Shore Lots
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,038/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Half Moon Lake Public Access
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Half Moon Lake
1.5 mi
Crime in Bowen'S West Shore Lots 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bowen'S West Shore Lots home (around $447,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,962 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,962/mo | $78,996 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,411/mo | $90,959 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,951 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(2)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Bowen'S West Shore Lots
- What do homes cost in Bowen'S West Shore Lots?
- The median home value in Bowen'S West Shore Lots is about $447,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bowen'S West Shore Lots?
- Bowen'S West Shore Lots is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools.
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