Elmwood Park
Easy outdoor access
Median $1.4M·Schools 5.0/10
The neighborhood spreads across rolling terrain with plenty of breathing room between houses—the kind of setting where you notice the sky more than you notice neighbors' driveways. A short walk gets you to dining and coffee takes a bit more effort, about 3 miles to the nearest shop, so most folks here keep a car close by. Cordes Lake sits less than a mile away, and Pierson Township Park is nearby for weekend outings. The area has the feel of a place where land matters—yards are genuine, and the rhythm is set by trees and seasons more than foot traffic.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.4 mi
$1.4M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Elmwood Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,504/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.4 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Crime in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park home (around $1,400,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $247k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,268 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,268/mo | $247,138 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $10,671/mo | $284,564 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,140/mo | $297,054 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(11)
Big Whitefish School
Little Whitefish School
School
School
Baptist Lake School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Pierson Township Park
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
Englewright Lake Public Access
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Elmwood Park
- What do homes cost in Elmwood Park?
- The median home value in Elmwood Park is about $1,400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Elmwood Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Elmwood Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Elmwood Park?
- Elmwood Park is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
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