Langston
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $237K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.7/10
What surprises people out here is that beneath the quiet rural roads and wooded lots runs a genuine layer of history—this area was once a bustling lumber town in the mid-1800s, with sawmills humming along the Flat River and hotels that drew travelers from across the region. Today that bustle is gone, replaced by something slower: homes spread across acreage with room to breathe, many updated with new systems and modern kitchens while keeping the character of the land intact. You're roughly 30 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, close enough for supply runs but far enough that you feel removed from the pulse—State Route 91 cuts through the center, leading north toward Lakeview or south toward Greenville. Nearby lakes dot the landscape, and many properties here sit on river frontage or generous woodland, the kind of setting where neighbors are genuinely distant and the quiet is earned rather than engineered.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.4 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Clifford Lake — 0.8 mi
- Simmons Lake: 10 min bike
- Tacoma Lake: 11 min bike
$237K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Langston
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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4 homes sold in Langston this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Nearest Park
Langston State Game Area
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clifford Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
Langston State Game Area
Unnamed playground
Simmons Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Langston 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 Langston home (around $237,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,579 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,579/mo | $42,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,818/mo | $48,489 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,898/mo | $50,619 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$240K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Pine Township
Source: pinetownship.net · 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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,401 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; township hosts tire/electronic/hazardous recycling events
Township community recycling events
Periodic tire, electronics, hazardous waste collection events
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Regional provider; rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressLakeview Fire Department
Burn permits via Lakeview FD
Services for Pine · Source: pinetownship.net
Utility, solar, and service details for Langston 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.
Frequently asked about Langston
- What do homes cost in Langston?
- The median home value in Langston is about $237,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Langston housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Langston right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Langston?
- Langston is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Langston walkable?
- Langston scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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