N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $237,000.
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
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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)
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Living in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area: the details
Is N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area is worth a close look — 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 Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Expect prices centered around $237,000.
What does it cost to live in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area?
The median home value in N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area is about $237,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
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.