Bushnell
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.5/10
Heading out here, you're trading grid-lined streets for acre-plus lots and tree-lined roads that meander through rolling country—the kind of place where your mailbox might sit a quarter-mile from the house. Homes spread across land, many anchored on 1 to 5 acres with detached garages, workshops, and room to breathe; you'll find ranches and farmhouses, some recently updated with granite kitchens and open floor plans, others older and solid. Bacon Creek winds through parts of the area, and the landscape stays rural without feeling remote—a grocery or restaurant sits just steps away when you need it, and Bennett Park lands about 1.5 miles down the road for a quick outdoor break. The draw here isn't density; it's the inverse. You get the quieter rhythms of Montcalm County life without the complete isolation, and a 63-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids keeps the larger city within reach when the pull hits.
Why people love it here
$66K median household income
- $225K median · 7 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bushnell
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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7 homes sold in Bushnell this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sheridan Village Market
Bennett Park
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Most of Bushnell 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 Bushnell alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Bushnell home (around $224,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,345 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Bushnell household earns $65,625 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $432,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,345/mo | $35,858 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,571/mo | $41,894 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,647/mo | $43,912 |
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 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
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$17K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bushnell, 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
Bushnell 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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 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 addressCarson City-area fire likely covers adjacent Bushnell Twp.
Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Bushnell 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
$66K
Home Value (Census)
$169K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bennett Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(1)
Central Montcalm Elementary School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Bushnell
- What do homes cost in Bushnell?
- The median home value in Bushnell is about $224,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bushnell housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Bushnell right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bushnell?
- Bushnell is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Bushnell walkable?
- Bushnell scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
