Trufant Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Trufant Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $210K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here you get serious acreage—we're talking 13-plus acres as a baseline—which means your nearest neighbor isn't exactly close enough to hear what's for dinner. The lakes define things: Horseshoe Lake sits right at the edge, and Muskellunge and Cowden Lake draw people looking for fishing and boating without the crowds. You'll find cottages on sandy frontage next to sprawling ranch homes tucked into the woods, the kind of places where a finished basement and a covered deck facing the water aren't luxuries, they're how people actually live. Trufant Community Park is basically your backyard, and downtown Grand Rapids is a leisurely 54-minute drive when you need it—close enough but far enough away that you're choosing to be out here for the space and the quiet water access, not because you're commuting anywhere.
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Why people love it here
4.3 acre avg lots
- 344 homes
Lake life
- Cowden Lake within walking distance
- Black Lake: 10 min bike
- Barnard Lake: 6 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.1 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Trufant Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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9 homes sold in Trufant Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$210K
9 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Trufant Community Park
1.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$1,000 – $1,275 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Trufant Community Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Cowden Lake
0.0 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
Trufant Community Park
Playground on S County Line Rd
Black Lake
+1 more
Crime in Trufant 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 Trufant Area home (around $210,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,415 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,415/mo | $37,720 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,628/mo | $43,415 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,700/mo | $45,329 |
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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$115K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Trufant Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,291 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Trufant 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 Trufant Area: the details
Is Trufant Area a good place to live?
Trufant Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — 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 Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). The going price is around $210,000.
What does it cost to live in Trufant Area?
The median home value in Trufant Area is about $210,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Trufant Area
- What do homes cost in Trufant Area?
- The median home value in Trufant Area is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Trufant Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Trufant Area right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Trufant Area?
- Trufant Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Trufant Area walkable?
- Trufant Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
