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Home/Neighborhoods/Montcalm County/N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area
Neighborhood1620.4 acres

N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area

Great schools with outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $279,000.

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Median $279K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 6.7/10

🏙️38 mito Downtown GR(~1h 16m drive)
🏞️57 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 54m drive)

The thing that sticks is the water—Lake Montcalm sprawls across this stretch like something the landscape decided to keep for itself, and half the houses out here are built around it. This is cottage country with substance: 50-foot lakefront lots, roll-in docks, four-season rooms that face the water, the kind of place where a fixer-upper on the lake is still a prize. Wooded acreage dominates the terrain—21-acre parcels, gently winding driveways through trees, the sense of owning enough land that you don't see your neighbors unless you want to. The road infrastructure is solid; paved access gets you in from M-46, and septic systems, wells, and utilities are standard setups out here. You're close enough to Lake Montcalm Public Access for actual recreation—fishing, sunsets, the outdoor life—without the noise of resort density. Homes range from country starter cottages to serious waterfront rebuilds, and the market moves quietly, driven by people who show up for the lake and stay for the land.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Lake Montcalm within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Lake Montcalm Public Access: 9 min bike
  • Horseshoe Lake: 6 min drive
🎓Schools
90

Lakeview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 5.4 mi away
  • Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$279K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,894/mo

$
$55,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,44876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood 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

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 · 5.4 mi
6Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 04-07 · 338 students · 16:1 · 5.8 mi
5Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 366 students · 20:1 · 5.8 mi

Walkability

2.7

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.7
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Lake Montcalm Public Access

9 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Horseshoe Lake

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 13 min bike
Mud Lake
10 minbike
Lake Montcalm
11 minbike

Crime in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) 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 (South) Area home (around $279,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,879 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,879/mo$50,114
10% (+PMI)$2,163/mo$57,680
5% (+PMI)$2,258/mo$60,223

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,382 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) 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.

🍕 Restaurants(2)

McDonald's

Fast Food

4.9 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

5.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Lake Montcalm Public Access

0.5 mimap

Horseshoe Lake Public Access

1.4 mimap

Belvidere Roadside Park

3.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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Living in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area: the details

Is N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area a good place to live?

If you're after green space nearby, N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area is worth a close look — 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). Expect prices centered around $279,000.

What does it cost to live in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area?

The median home value in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area is about $279,000. 3 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area

What do homes cost in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area?
The median home value in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area is about $279,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area housing market?
no homes are listed in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area 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) Area?
N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) 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 (South) Area walkable?
N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in N Hillman Rd & W Church Rd Area (South) Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,894/mo

$
$55,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,44876%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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