Brookside Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Brookside Area is a neighborhood, part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $305,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $305K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
Space to breathe — that's what you get in Sheridan Township, where your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away and your biggest decision is whether to explore the walking trails that wind through the federal land next door or just enjoy your morning coffee on the deck overlooking your own private woods. This isn't suburb life or rural isolation — it's something in between, where you can have 3+ acres of your own while still grabbing groceries in under two minutes and finding a surprising variety of dining options within reasonable distance.
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Why people love it here
8.2 acre avg lots
- 1,032 homes
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 0.5 mi
- Grandpa Lakes: 6 min bike
- Sheridan Park: 4 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Fremont
- 2 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brookside Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,071/mo
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17 homes sold in Brookside Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Median Sale Price
$305K
17 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sheridan Park
1.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,050 – $1,250 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sheridan Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
7 Mile Inn
Sheridan Park
+1 more
Playground in Hoenig Acres Area
Grandpa Lakes
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add. Area
Anytime Fitness
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
To buy a median-priced Brookside Area home (around $305,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,054 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,054/mo | $54,784 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,365/mo | $63,055 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,469/mo | $65,835 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$300K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Brookside Area, 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 · area-wide
Sheridan Charter Township
Source: sheridanchartertownship.com · 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
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,303 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Township/area fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sheridan Township · Source: sheridanchartertownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Brookside 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🍺 Bars(1)
7 Mile Inn
Bar
🏫 Schools(18)
Brookside School
Van Korlaar School
Kempf School
Brunswick School
Fremont High School
School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
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Living in Brookside Area: the details
Is Brookside Area a good place to live?
Brookside Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — 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 neighborhood is part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $305,000.
What does it cost to live in Brookside Area?
Homes in Brookside Area sell for a median of about $305,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 17 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Brookside Area
- What do homes cost in Brookside Area?
- The median home value in Brookside Area is about $305,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brookside Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Brookside Area right now, and 17 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brookside Area?
- Brookside Area is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Brookside Area walkable?
- Brookside Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.