Greenville Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $287K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.7/10
What makes the daily rhythm here different is the blend of small-town convenience with real space to breathe. You've got a grocery or restaurant within steps, and nearly 30 stores and 70+ dining spots within a mile—the kind of walkable access that means you're not planning every errand—but you're also not crammed. The district spans across Kent and Montcalm counties with 3,561 students across 7 schools, anchored by schools known for hands-on programs: woodshop and welding in both middle and high school, a DECA entrepreneurship club, and a partnership with a nearby community college that lets high schoolers earn free credits while still in town. The Yellow Jackets wrestling program has real depth, and the senior high building—in use since 1961—sits in a community where people actually know each other across generations. Beyond school, there's water access: Bass Lake, Wabasis Lake, and smaller ponds dot the area, with properties ranging from wooded acreage with creek frontage to lakefront parcels where you can kayak or fish. A coffee shop is a mile and a half away, and you're looking at roughly 46 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city. The sense here is rural enough that you can find four acres and genuine privacy, but connected enough that you're not isolated—a particular kind of Midwest geography where self-reliance and community coexist.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Little Blue Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Sherarer Road West: 2 min walk
- Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area: 2 min walk
$287K median
- 291 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Greenville Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,948/mo
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291 homes sold in Greenville Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Blue Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Dairy Queen
+1 more
Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area
+1 more
Playground on Montcalm Ave
Manoka Lake
+1 more
Beach at Baldwin Lake
Sherarer Road West
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Greenville Public Schools 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 Greenville Public Schools home (around $287,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,909 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,909/mo | $50,904 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,198/mo | $58,607 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,294/mo | $61,183 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
32 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$30K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$220K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$73K
Median
Who actually lends in Greenville Public Schools, 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.
Solar potential
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Greenville Public Schools 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(2)
🏫 Schools(8)
Greenville High School
School
Baldwin Heights School
Walnut School
St. Charles Catholic School
Cedar Crest School
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Greenville Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Greenville Public Schools?
- The median home value in Greenville Public Schools is about $287,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Greenville Public Schools housing market?
- there are 85 homes for sale in Greenville Public Schools right now, and 291 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is Greenville Public Schools walkable?
- Greenville Public Schools scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.