First Addition To Howard City (Montcalm County)

You're steps away from Ensley Park—seriously, it's right there—which changes how your mornings and weekends actually feel compared to living further out. The neighborhood sits in the heart of Howard City, where a six-minute walk gets you to restaurants and shops, and Highway 131 is close enough for quick getaways without the highway noise in your backyard. Homes here run the gamut: log cabins with stone fireplaces and vaulted ceilings, move-in-ready bi-levels with decks overlooking the park, and older gems on half-acre lots with mature trees that give real privacy. You've got three parks within a mile—including the one you can literally hear live music from during summer concerts—plus ball fields and playgrounds scattered throughout. It's the kind of place where a lot gives you room to breathe, but you're never isolated; the village keeps things walkable, and most properties come with garages, fenced yards, and space that actually means something.