Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $125K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
The paved roads here cut through substantial wooded acreage and river-facing parcels, where 50-year-old homes sit on three-acre spreads with views that earn their keep—sunrise and sunset over the Muskegon River aren't scenery you forget. It's land-rich country, the kind of place where a property listing mentions "1000 feet of frontage" like it's ordinary, where you're as likely to find a beautifully maintained older home tucked into the trees as you are a newer build, and where gas stations and casual highway access (US 131 nearby) mean you're not entirely remote but not exactly suburban either. Davis Bridge Park sits right adjacent, and Horseshoe Lake is a short drive at 1.5 miles, so water access isn't a fantasy. The grocery store is just over three miles out, downtown Grand Rapids about an hour's drive—close enough to matter, far enough that you're genuinely choosing to be here for the space and the river, not the convenience.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Rogers Dam Pond — 1.5 mi
- Davis Bridge Park: 10 min drive
- Rogers Dam Pond Public Access: 12 min drive
$125K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$849/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Davis Bridge Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Rogers Dam Pond
1.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Morley Stanwood Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Davis Bridge Park
Rogers Dam Pond
The Dragon Trail - Segment #5
Crime in Lincoln Rd & Elder 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area home (around $125,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $22k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $831 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $831/mo | $22,171 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $957/mo | $25,526 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $999/mo | $26,647 |
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.
Solar potential
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,391 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lincoln Rd & Elder 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.
Frequently asked about Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area?
- The median home value in Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area is about $125,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area?
- Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area is served by Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Morley Stanwood High School (6/10).
- Is Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area walkable?
- Lincoln Rd & Elder Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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