N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
1 home for sale·Median $237K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 6.7/10
You'll notice the land first—wide open acreage and rural spacing that gives you room to breathe without feeling isolated. Ranch homes sit comfortably on substantial lots, often with finished basements and three-car garages that speak to genuine storage needs rather than show. The stretch sits roughly an hour from downtown, with quick access to M-131 and M-46 making it practical for those who work closer to the city but want their own patch of countryside. Woodbeck Lake lies just under a mile away, and McCarthy Park is a short drive for outdoor recreation. What the sales record reveals is consistent: hardwood floors, working kitchens with real appliances included, fireplaces, and the kind of space—decks overlooking backyards, breezeway mudrooms, unfinished basements ready for whatever comes next—that tells you people here aren't squeezing. Metal roofs and vinyl windows point to homeowners thinking long-term. The feel is genuinely hands-off; one listing specifically called out "no close neighbors," which pretty much sums up the draw.
Why people love it here
7.9 acre avg lots
- 85 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 9.5 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Clifford Lake — 0.6 mi
- McCarthy Park: 6 min drive
- Cllifford Lake Public Access: 9 min drive
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Median home price in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$237K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
McCarthy Park
1.9 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McCarthy Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clifford Lake
0.6 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
McCarthy Park
+1 more
Hunter Lake
+1 more
Crime in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner 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.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area 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.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,440 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Backus Rd & S Fitzner 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 N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area is about $237,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area?
- N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area walkable?
- N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.