N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
Median $320K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.7/10
The roads curve through open land here, with properties spreading across acreage that feels genuinely rural—the average lot runs over 32 acres, so neighbors aren't stacked close. Woodbeck Lake sits just a third of a mile away, and Farnsworth Park is within a short walk if you want something more maintained. It's a 67-minute drive to downtown, which is far enough that you're really choosing to be out here rather than commuting through it. The scale of things—nearly 2,000 acres of neighborhood—means there's room to breathe, and that kind of space tends to define how people think about where they live.
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Why people love it here
21.7 acre avg lots
- 59 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.7 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Montcalm — 0.6 mi
- Farnsworth Lake: 7 min drive
- Farnsworth Park: 7 min drive
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Median home price in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,174/mo
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Est. Home Value
$320K
Assessor estimate
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Farnsworth Park
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,400 – $1,775 · wider-area estimate
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
Farnsworth Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
0.6 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Farnsworth Park
Farnsworth Lake
Crime in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus 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 →Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,391 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Fitzner Rd & N Backus 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.
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Living in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area: the details
Is N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area a good place to live?
N Fitzner Rd & N Backus 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. When it comes to errands, 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). Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
What does it cost to live in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area?
Homes in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area sell for a median of about $320,000.
Frequently asked about N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area is about $320,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area?
- N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area walkable?
- N Fitzner Rd & N Backus Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.