Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $318K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.0/10
This is pure country living just minutes from Grand Rapids — where your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away and you actually know what silence sounds like at night. With median lots stretching across 3.45 acres, you're not just buying a house here, you're claiming your own piece of Michigan countryside. The kind of place where you can let your dog run free, start that vegetable garden you've been dreaming about, or finally have space for the workshop that's been cluttering your garage.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Green Lake — 0.7 mi
- Silk City Nature Trail: 7 min drive
- Demorest Field: 8 min drive
$318K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,155/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Demorest Field
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Green Lake
0.7 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Belding Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Burger King
The Stone at Candlestone
Demorest Field
Playground in N State Rd & Main St Area
Lake Ranney
Silk City Nature Trail
Kent County Trail
Leppinks Pharmacy
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Crime in Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area home (around $317,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,112 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,112/mo | $56,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,431/mo | $64,835 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,538/mo | $67,685 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Otisco Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$876/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Resident contracts hauler.
Services for Otisco · Source: ioniacounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(3)
☕ Coffee(1)
Third Wave Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(6)
Ellis
Belding Middle School
School
Belding Area High School
School
Grattan School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Leppinks Pharmacy
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Alvah N. Belding Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area?
- The median home value in Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area is about $317,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd 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 Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area?
- Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area walkable?
- Fisk Rd & Ellis Rd Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.