N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South)
Quiet lots near top schools
1 home for sale·Median $279K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here on larger, more spacious lots—averaging over 8 acres each—the neighborhood spreads across 1,620 acres of country living where Lake Montcalm and Woodbeck Lake anchor the character. Lakefront cottages, river-facing parcels, and wooded retreats define what folks build and how they live; many homes sit on private waterfront or open to scenic acreage, and the paved road access keeps things accessible without feeling crowded. It's about 73 minutes to downtown, which means this is genuinely rural and removed—the kind of place where a generator or well isn't unusual and where your driveway might wind through trees before you reach the house. Lake Montcalm Public Access sits right next door if you want public beach or boat launch without owning waterfront yourself.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Montcalm within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lake Montcalm Public Access: 10 min bike
- Horseshoe Lake: 7 min drive
4.4 acre avg lots
- 190 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.4 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,894/mo
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3 homes sold in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Montcalm Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$279K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lake Montcalm Public Access
0.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Montcalm Public Access
Horseshoe Lake
Crime in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) 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 (South) home (around $279,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,856 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,856/mo | $49,486 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,136/mo | $56,973 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,230/mo | $59,477 |
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 (South) 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 Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South)
- What do homes cost in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South)?
- The median home value in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) is about $279,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) right now, and 3 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 (South)?
- N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) 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 (South) walkable?
- N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
