N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area
Space and nature
2 homes for sale·Median $315K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
Out here the horizon is water—Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge, and Crystal Lake's 724 acres of all-sports surface draws the real gravity, with public access adjacent to the neighborhood and membership associations offering shared dock privileges for those who want them. The landscape is generously spaced, averaging 2.62 acres per lot across this 4,042-acre expanse, which means homes sit back from the road with room to breathe and land to work with. Lakefront properties trade on sandy beaches and seawalls, while the handful of year-round cottages and seasonal retreats scattered through the area run the gamut from recently renovated open-floor plans to older builds with good bones waiting for a refresh. Grocery shopping is steps away, which is convenient when you're this far into a landscape of woods, water access, and quiet roads—the kind of place where a generator and a good basement make sense, and where "perfect for" means something different depending on whether you're thinking summer weekends or permanent living.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Crystal Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Crystal Lake Public Access: 5 min walk
- Mud Lake: 5 min bike
3.7 acre avg lots
- 310 homes
$315K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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4 homes sold in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crystal Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crystal Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$315K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crystal Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Blanchard's Thriftway
Crystal Lake Public Access
Playground on Vernier Rd
Mud Lake
+1 more
Dog Park on Vernier Rd
Crystal Box Office Theater
Crime in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove 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 Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
Median Price
$28K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,404 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove 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.
Frequently asked about N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area?
- N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area walkable?
- N Shore Dr & S Pine Grove Rd Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
