N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
3 homes for sale·Median $390K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 6.7/10
What surprises people about this stretch is how much water and space coexist here—you're looking at nearly 3,000 acres where lakefront properties sit alongside quiet country roads, all within an hour's drive northeast of Grand Rapids. The area's real character emerges on the water: Horseshoe Lake, an all-sports lake just minutes away, draws year-round boating and fishing enthusiasts, and the waterfront homes here range from cozy seasonal cottages to full renovations designed for permanent living or rental income. Away from the lake, you'll find ranches and homes on substantial acreage—three, seven, even thirty-eight-acre parcels with room to breathe, attached garages, and basements for the Michigan winters. The nearest restaurant is about three miles out, which tells you something about the rhythm out here: this is country living where the focus is on what's on your own property and the lake access just beyond it. Woodbeck Lake sits right at your doorstep, and Horseshoe Lake Public Access is adjacent, so water-focused recreation isn't a drive away—it's part of the landscape.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Horseshoe Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Horseshoe Lake Public Access: 8 min walk
- Mud Lake: 6 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$390K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Horseshoe Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Horseshoe Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Horseshoe Lake Public Access
Mud Lake
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Crime in N Hillman Rd & W Church 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 Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Hillman Rd & W Church 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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Frequently asked about N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area?
- N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area walkable?
- N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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