Fairview Park (Montcalm County)
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $279K·Schools 6.7/10
Driving out here puts you right on the water—literally. The subdivision sits practically on Woodbeck Lake, and the public access point is just a quick walk away, so launching a boat or grabbing a fishing rod happens without ceremony. These are cottage-style properties, the kind where a deck and a dock are non-negotiable, and summer weekends revolve around what's happening on the lake. It's all-sports water, so whether you're thinking sailboat, jet ski, or just floating on a raft with a drink, the infrastructure is there. The homes themselves tend toward the cozy and functional—renovated cottages with loft spaces, boardwalks, and that specific Michigan lake-life aesthetic where indoor and outdoor blur together. About 51 miles from downtown Grand Rapids puts you far enough out to feel removed, close enough that a weekend run into the city is realistic. This is where people come to decompress, not to be seen.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Montcalm within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.5 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$279K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Fairview Park (Montcalm County)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,894/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
Lake Montcalm Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Crime in Fairview Park (Montcalm County) 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 Fairview Park (Montcalm County) home (around $279,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,847 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,847/mo | $49,251 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,127/mo | $56,709 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,220/mo | $59,199 |
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.
Frequently asked about Fairview Park (Montcalm County)
- What do homes cost in Fairview Park (Montcalm County)?
- The median home value in Fairview Park (Montcalm County) is about $279,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fairview Park (Montcalm County) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fairview Park (Montcalm County) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fairview Park (Montcalm County)?
- Fairview Park (Montcalm County) is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
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