Pierson Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Pierson Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $320K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
You're out here on acreage where the lots actually breathe—five-plus acres is the norm, not the exception—and you're close enough to Sand Lake that a quick drive puts you at restaurants and coffee within three minutes. New construction mixed with thoughtfully remodeled ranches and bi-levels lines the quiet roads; open-concept kitchens, main-floor laundry, and finished basements show up again and again in what people are building and upgrading. Cordes Lake sits right at your doorstep, and Salisbury Park is basically a two-minute walk if you want to get out without straying far. The Grand Rapids commute runs about 37 minutes, which feels reasonable for the kind of land and breathing room you get here. It's the sort of place where you can have raised garden beds and actual space between houses, but you're not stuck driving forever to grab groceries or meet someone for coffee.
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Why people love it here
3.2 acre avg lots
- 311 homes
$320K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Pierson Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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7 homes sold in Pierson Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$320K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
1.0 mi
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,250 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lakeside Inn
Lulu's Cafe
Aiden's Place
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Sealey Lake
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Crime in Pierson 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 Pierson Area home (around $320,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,155 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,155/mo | $57,478 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,481/mo | $66,156 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,590/mo | $69,073 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$210K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,363 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Pierson 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(11)
Big Whitefish School
Phillips School
Crandall School
Baptist Lake School
+6 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Pierson Area: the details
Is Pierson Area a good place to live?
Pierson Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
What does it cost to live in Pierson Area?
Homes in Pierson Area sell for a median of about $320,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pierson Area
- What do homes cost in Pierson Area?
- The median home value in Pierson Area is about $320,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pierson Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Pierson 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 Pierson Area?
- Pierson Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Pierson Area walkable?
- Pierson Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.