N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $423K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.7/10
The sound of gravel under tires announces your arrival before you see much of anything—roads out here are rural and genuine, lined with mature trees that block the view until you're nearly on top of a property. This stretch sits on substantial acreage, with homes scattered across three-plus-acre parcels that give you room to breathe; pole barns and detached garages are standard issue, insulated workshops where people actually build and store things rather than just talk about projects. A stream runs through some properties, and Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge of the area, close enough that waterfront or water-adjacent living isn't theoretical. Lakeside Park is a short walk if you want organized recreation, though most people out here are content puttering on their own land. Lakeview Schools serve the neighborhood, and despite the rural setting, a restaurant and coffee shop are just a few minutes' drive—close enough that you're not completely cut off, far enough that you'll never feel crowded. This is genuine farmland living with updates: new kitchens, fireplaces, open floor plans, and fresh finishes mixed into ranch and contemporary homes that actually feel lived-in rather than staged.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Tamarack Lake — 0.8 mi
- Pickerel Lake: 12 min bike
- Lakeside Park: 11 min drive
$423K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,868/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lakeside Park
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Tamarack Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park on 22 Mile Rd
Pickerel Lake
+1 more
Crime in N Satterlee Rd & W Gates 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 Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area home (around $422,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,810 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,810/mo | $74,938 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,235/mo | $86,277 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,378/mo | $90,068 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$23K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Satterlee Rd & W Gates 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Little China
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Village Kupps
Café
🏫 Schools(1)
Gaffield School
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area is about $422,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area?
- N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area walkable?
- N Satterlee Rd & W Gates Rd Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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