Clarksville
Easy outdoor access
Median $300K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
The main street here stretches just a block—brick storefronts and the village office at 162 South Main telling the story of a place rooted in 1875, when someone named Clark Howard opened a store and the post office followed. You're about 28 miles from Grand Rapids, far enough to feel like your own thing, but close enough that you're between two cities without belonging to either one. The real draw is the rhythm: an annual Ox Roast and Steam & Gas Engine Show that brings people together, quiet neighborhoods with room to breathe, double lots and yards where you can actually do something, and proximity to I-96 that means you're not stranded when you need to get somewhere. It's the kind of place where storefronts still look like they were built to last, where ranches and colonials sit on land that gives you space, and where small-town life doesn't feel like you're sacrificing anything—just choosing differently.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Morrison Lake — 1.5 mi
- Campbell Township Park: 10 min bike
- Hess Lake: 5 min drive
$300K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Clarksville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,036/mo
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Nearest Park
Campbell Township Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Morrison Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Campbell Township Park
Unnamed playground
Hess Lake
Unnamed beach
Pratt Lake Launch
Crime in Clarksville 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Clarksville home (around $299,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,201 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,251 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,943 |
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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Campbell Township
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Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,337 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility.
Confirm by addressLake Odessa Fire Department
Lake Odessa-area FD serves Campbell Twp (Village of Lake Odessa is in Campbell Twp).
Services for Campbell · Source: ioniacounty.org
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Frequently asked about Clarksville
- What do homes cost in Clarksville?
- The median home value in Clarksville is about $299,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Clarksville housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Clarksville right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Clarksville?
- Clarksville is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Clarksville walkable?
- Clarksville scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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