N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $197K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.7/10
You expect rural sprawl, but what you find out here is land—real land, measured in acres rather than feet. Homes sit on parcels averaging over twenty-six acres, with some estates claiming five or more, surrounded by open fields and views that locals say rival anything in the county. The neighborhood wraps around Woodbeck Lake, putting water access within reach, and a restaurant sits just down the road for those nights you don't want to cook. A coffee shop is a short drive away, and an unnamed park offers a seven-minute walk for when you need to step outside.
Why people love it here
17.9 acre avg lots
- 110 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.3 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Tamarack Lake — 0.8 mi
- Little Brimmer Lake: 12 min bike
- Big Brimmer Lake: 6 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,339/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$197K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
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
Unnamed park
2.0 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
Subway
Park on 22 Mile Rd
Little Brimmer Lake
+1 more
Crime in N Vining Rd & W Almy 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 Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area home (around $197,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,312 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,312/mo | $34,986 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,510/mo | $40,279 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,577/mo | $42,050 |
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.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,396 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Vining Rd & W Almy 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
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area is about $197,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Vining Rd & W Almy 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 Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area?
- N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area walkable?
- N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.