E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area
Wide open spaces
3 homes for sale·Median $190K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
The lots out here run large—a quarter-acre is the exception, not the rule—with an average parcel closer to 24 acres, meaning your nearest neighbor is likely a long driveway away. Rolling hills frame the properties, and seasonal creeks thread through backyards; the Pine River and Woodbeck Lake sit virtually on the doorstep for those drawn to water. Houses tend toward practical country builds: pole barns, metal roofs, radiant heating for the winters, decks overlooking acreage rather than postage stamps. A grocery run takes about 2.5 miles down the road, and Sumner Centennial Park sits less than a mile away for the rare moment you need maintained grounds. The character here is less suburb and more land—people work with what grows, keep trails through the trees, and measure their yards in acres rather than minutes to town.
Why people love it here
15.8 acre avg lots
- 307 homes
Near the water
- Duck Lake — 1.6 mi
- Sumner Centennial Park: 14 min drive
- Elm Hall Park: 14 min drive
$190K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,290/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$190K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sumner Centennial Park
2.7 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sumner Centennial Park
2.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Duck Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Crime in E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area 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 E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area home (around $189,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,263 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,263/mo | $33,691 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,455/mo | $38,789 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,519/mo | $40,493 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$90K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,467 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area 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.
Frequently asked about E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area
- What do homes cost in E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area?
- The median home value in E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area is about $189,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area?
- E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Vestaburg Community High School (4/10).
- Is E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area walkable?
- E Briggs Rd & Birch Dr Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.