Douglass
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Douglass is a township, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $270,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $270K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.3/10
Paved roads thread through rolling acreage where farmhouses sit back on double lots and wooded parcels—the kind of land that still feels like actual land. Out here, an all-sports lake or pond access is the kind of detail that matters, whether it's Stanton, Clifford Lake, or one of the smaller water bodies scattered through the area. Homes tend toward older ranch styles or vintage farmhouses on multi-acre spreads, many with finished basements, pole barns, and enough square footage that you're not tripping over your neighbors. A coffee shop is about three miles away, so mornings mean either brewing at home or a short drive; the nearest restaurant is close enough for a walk, which speaks to there being some infrastructure mixed into the rural feel. Dickerson Lake Public Access sits under three miles off, giving you water recreation without necessarily needing your own dock—though plenty of properties here come with one. It's roughly 75 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, so it reads as country living with the option to head toward the city when you need it, not a place defined by being close to anywhere else.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Dickerson Lake within walking distance
- Cllifford Lake Public Access: 13 min drive
- Dickerson Lake Public Access: 12 min drive
$61K median household income
- $270K median · 24 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Douglass
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,830/mo
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24 homes sold in Douglass this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dickerson Lake Public Access
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Dickerson Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pickel Lake
Most of Douglass 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 Douglass alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Douglass home (around $269,500) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,609 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Douglass household earns $60,786 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $393,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,609/mo | $42,898 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,882/mo | $50,173 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,973/mo | $52,613 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$53K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Douglass, 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
Douglass 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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 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 addressLakeview-area fire likely covers Douglass Twp (contains Lakeview).
Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Douglass 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
$61K
Home Value (Census)
$146K
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Living in Douglass: the details
Is Douglass a good place to live?
Douglass is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $270,000.
What does it cost to live in Douglass?
Homes in Douglass sell for a median of about $270,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 24 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Douglass
- What do homes cost in Douglass?
- The median home value in Douglass is about $269,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Douglass housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Douglass right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Douglass?
- Douglass is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Douglass walkable?
- Douglass scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
