Brookside
Surrounded by nature
Median $253K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
Flat terrain unfolds across this rural stretch of Sheridan Charter Township, where creeks meander through wooded acreage and Fremont Lake sits within reach—a working landscape of pole barns, open land, and homes set back on generous lots. The area takes its name from a historical village that once thrived here with its own post office, though little remains of that era beyond the land itself. What endures is the fundamental character: properties with creek frontage, wooded patches bordering farm fields, and room to breathe. It's about 3.5 miles south of Fremont, positioned in Newaygo County's quieter terrain, where the architecture tends toward custom builds and thoughtful renovation rather than subdivision sameness. If you're drawn to acreage, water access, and the particular peace of rural Michigan—without pretense—this is the real thing.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fremont Lake within walking distance
- Grandpa Lakes: 13 min walk
- Sheridan Park: 4 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 2.8 mi away
- Fremont
- 3 rated schools in district
$253K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Brookside is also covered as:
- Brookside Condo — condo details
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Median home price in Brookside
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,718/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
7 Mile Inn
Sheridan Park
Unnamed playground
Grandpa Lakes
Unnamed beach
Refuge MTB Trail
dog_park
Anytime Fitness
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Brookside 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 Brookside home (around $253,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,705 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,705/mo | $45,479 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,963/mo | $52,345 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,049/mo | $54,653 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Sheridan Charter Township
Source: sheridanchartertownship.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,303 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Township/area fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sheridan · Source: sheridanchartertownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Brookside 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(1)
7 Mile Inn
Bar
🏫 Schools(18)
Brookside School
Van Korlaar School
Fremont High School
School
Kempf School
Cedar Street School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Brookside
- What do homes cost in Brookside?
- The median home value in Brookside is about $253,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookside housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brookside right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookside?
- Brookside is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Brookside walkable?
- Brookside scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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