N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $197K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
You're about a half hour from Grand Rapids or Big Rapids depending which way you point the car, which means you get country space without feeling completely cut off—homes out here sit on anywhere from an acre to five acres, so you're looking at real land and breathing room rather than subdivision density. The neighborhood clusters along main roads like M46, making for straightforward commutes if you need them, and there's Woodbeck Lake right at the edge, which shows up in a lot of the listings here. You'll find newer construction mixed in with older homes that have real character—raised ranches with finished basements, log homes with fireplace views, places with detached garages and room to garden or work from home. A restaurant is just a two-minute walk if you don't feel like cooking, though the coffee shop is about a mile down the road, so mornings might mean a short drive. An unnamed park sits within a seven-minute walk, and the overall vibe is quiet rural living where people actually have space to spread out—the kind of place where a three-bedroom on two acres or a five-acre property with outbuildings and a pool isn't unusual.
Why people love it here
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: 14 min walk
- Big Brimmer Lake: 6 min drive
$197K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in N Vining Rd & W Almy Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,339/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
Unnamed park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Tamarack Lake
0.8 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.