Neighborhood1413.2 acres

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

🏙️32 mito Downtown GR
🏞️53 mito Lake Michigan

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

🏡Space & Property

7.9 acre avg lots

  • 85 homes
🎓Schools
90

Lakeview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 9.5 mi away
  • Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
  • 3 rated schools in district
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Clifford Lake — 0.6 mi
  • McCarthy Park: 6 min drive
  • Cllifford Lake Public Access: 9 min drive
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Recent Sale Price

$237K

2 recent sales

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

McCarthy Park

1.9 mi

6.7
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 9/10

School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)

9Lakeview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-03 · 326 students · 14:1 · 9.5 mi
6Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 04-07 · 338 students · 16:1 · 10.0 mi
5Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 366 students · 20:1 · 9.8 mi

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

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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.

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Data sources: parcels · Updated 6/21/2026