Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area is a neighborhood, part of Lowell Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $570,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $570K·Walkability 2.8/10·Schools 7.8/10
Out here you're living on the edge of something genuinely rural—rolling hills, wooded lots, plenty of acreage—but you're never far from what you actually need. Fallasburg Park is practically your backyard (a 4-minute walk), with the Flat River running through it, wooded trails, and that famous 1871 covered bridge that draws crowds every fall for the arts festival. The area's got real character: farmland and private drives where houses sit way back from the road, newer construction mixed in with older stone and vinyl homes, most on 1 to 5+ acres. You've got 10 parks within a mile and a couple dozen restaurants a short drive away, plus a coffee shop steps from wherever you land. Grocery shopping is about a mile and a half off. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 30 minutes if you need it, but the Lowell Area Schools anchor a lot of why people move here—it's the kind of area where families want room to breathe and land to live on. The Lowell State Game Area and the North Country Trail are right in the mix too, so if you're into hiking or hunting, you're set.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Murray Lake — 1.5 mi
- 46 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area: 6 min walk
- Fallasburg Park: 7 min walk
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 3.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$570K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,866/mo
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22 homes sold in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fallasburg Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
46
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
1.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$570K
22 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
46
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Fallasburg Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,975/mo
$1,825 – $2,150 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tim Hortons
Park in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area
Playground at Fallasburg County Park
Natures Place Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area home (around $569,535) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $102k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,836 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,836/mo | $102,299 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,415/mo | $117,745 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,610/mo | $122,936 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$58K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$317K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$660K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$330K
Median
Who actually lends in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr 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.
Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,302 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr 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.
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Keiser's Kitchen
Restaurant
Frostie Boy of Lowell
Fast Food
Restaurant
Sabor Mexicano
Restaurant
Los Portales Bar and Grill
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
Tim Hortons
Café
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
Café
The Orchards at Red Barn
Café
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Sneaker's
Bar
Hop Hog Lowell
Restaurant
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(7)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Living in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area: the details
Is Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area a good place to live?
Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Lowell Area Schools. The going price is around $570,000.
What does it cost to live in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area?
The median home value in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area is about $570,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 22 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area
- What do homes cost in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area?
- The median home value in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area is about $569,535. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area?
- Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area walkable?
- Mcpherson St & Fallasburg Park Dr Area scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.










