N Backus Rd & S Fitzner Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $237K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 6.7/10
What surprises people most is that you're genuinely out in the country here—wide-open lots, oak and pine trees, deer wandering through—yet you're only fifteen minutes from Greenville and easy highway access to M-46 and 131. Ranch homes sit on substantial acreage, many with finished basements, three-car garages, and the kind of space that makes a covered front porch or rear deck feel like an actual retreat. You'll find hardwood floors and updated kitchens mixed in with the occasional fixer, all of it distributed across land that actually breathes.
Why people love it here
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: 7 min drive
- Cllifford Lake Public Access: 9 min drive
$237K median
- 2 recent sales
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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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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
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.
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