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Neighborhood4165.1 acres

Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area

Space and nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $166,000.

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4 homes for sale·Median $166K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.5/10

🏙️45 mito Downtown GR(~1h 30m drive)
🏞️69 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 19m drive)

Life out here moves at a different pace—you're surrounded by land, with lots averaging over six acres, and the kinds of quiet mornings that come from actual distance between neighbors. Duck Lake sits right adjacent, offering public access for anyone who wants to get on the water, and Woodbeck Lake is practically at your doorstep. The grocery is steps away, so daily errands don't eat up your time. What makes this stretch work is that mix: enough space to breathe and room for a real yard or workshop, but close enough to essentials that you're not spending your life driving to town. Downtown Grand Rapids is about an hour and a half away when you need it, but most days you're not thinking about that—you're thinking about the land you're on and what you can do with it.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Duck Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Duck Lake: 13 min walk
  • Mud Lake Public Access: 8 min drive
🏡Space & Property

4.1 acre avg lots

  • 620 homes
💰Home Values

$166K median

  • 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,127/mo

$
$33,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $86176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Duck Lake Public Access

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Duck Lake

0.0 mi

Median Sale Price

$166K

5 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Duck Lake Public Access

0.7 mi

Expected Rent

$900/mo

$800 – $1,025 · estimated range

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

7Carson City Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-03 · 224 students · 14:1 · 7.3 mi
4Carson CityCrystal High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 218 students · 18:1 · 6.8 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Virtual AcademyHigh · 06-12 · 51 students · 51:1 · 6.8 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Upper ElementaryMiddle SchoolMiddle · 04-08 · 256 students · 18:1 · 6.8 mi

Walkability

2.5

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Mud Lake Public Access

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
David R. Noll Memorial Park
9 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

Duck Lake

13 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Mud Lake
12 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Park on Vernier Rd

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Crystal Box Office Theater

10 mindrive

Crime in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer 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 Montcalm County.

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To buy a median-priced Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area home (around $166,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,118 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,118/mo$29,817
10% (+PMI)$1,287/mo$34,319
5% (+PMI)$1,344/mo$35,832

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.

Full Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,495 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Michelle Dr & S Blackmer 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.

🛒 Grocery(1)

Blanchard's Thriftway

Grocery Store

2.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(2)

Pine Grove School

3.9 mimap

Wolford School

4.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Duck Lake Public Access

0.7 mimap

David R. Noll Memorial Park

1.5 mimap

Mud Lake Public Access

1.6 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Park on Vernier Rd

Dog Park

1.9 mimap
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Living in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area: the details

Is Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area a good place to live?

Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd 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. 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 Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $166,000.

What does it cost to live in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area?

The typical home in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area goes for around $166,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area

What do homes cost in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area?
The median home value in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area is about $166,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area housing market?
there are 4 homes for sale in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area?
Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
Is Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area walkable?
Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Michelle Dr & S Blackmer Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,127/mo

$
$33,200
20%
%
Principal & Interest $86176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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