Evergreen
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Evergreen is a township, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $250K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, the thing that sticks is how much land just keeps going—creeks running through properties, wooded trails you can actually own a piece of, the kind of acreage where a neighbor is a genuine luxury rather than a default. This part of Montcalm County has that suburban-rural split where you get brick ranch homes on corner lots in town and four-acre spreads with no one in sight, sometimes both at once if you land right on one of the all-sports lakes dotting the area. Sheridan sits at the heart of things, with the Stanton State Game Area just over a mile away if you want public space to roam, a grocery a stone's throw, and enough restaurants and coffee shops within reasonable reach that you're not completely cut off—though a 70-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids means this is decidedly your own world, not a suburb of someone else's. The bones here are old: sawmills from 1879, settlers arriving in 1851, the kind of layered history that shows up in what people have chosen to build and keep.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Half Moon Lake within walking distance
- Half Moon Lake Public Access: 6 min drive
- Half Moon Lake: 6 min drive
$64K median household income
- $250K median · 21 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Evergreen
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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21 homes sold in Evergreen this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stanton State Game Area
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Half Moon Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$64K
Household
Median Sale Price
$250K
21 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
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
Half Moon Lake Public Access
Half Moon Lake
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Meadow Loop
Dog Park on Vernier Rd
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Crystal Box Office Theater
Most of Evergreen 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 Evergreen alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Evergreen home (around $250,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,514 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Evergreen household earns $63,947 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $411,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,514/mo | $40,369 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,768/mo | $47,153 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,854/mo | $49,434 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$193K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$62K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Evergreen, 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
Evergreen 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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 addressSource: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Evergreen 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
$64K
Home Value (Census)
$165K
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(2)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Evergreen: the details
Is Evergreen a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Evergreen is worth a close look — 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. Expect prices centered around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in Evergreen?
The typical home in Evergreen goes for around $250,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 21 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Evergreen
- What do homes cost in Evergreen?
- The median home value in Evergreen is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Evergreen housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Evergreen right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Evergreen?
- Evergreen is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Evergreen walkable?
- Evergreen scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
