N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $296K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
What surprises most people is that you can be just 20–25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids yet surrounded by wooded acreage and enough space to actually breathe. The area trades sidewalks for land—properties here often sit on several acres, with pole barns and outbuildings standard rather than exceptional, and many homes feature the kind of updated kitchens and finished basements that suggest people are genuinely settling in rather than passing through. A coffee run means a short drive, and the nearest restaurant is less than a mile away, so you're not completely removed from convenience. Cordes Lake sits practically on the doorstep, and Salisbury Park is about a mile out, giving you water access and outdoor space without needing to commit to a full lakefront property. The roads here feel intentionally quiet—long sight lines, wooded buffer zones, cul-de-sacs with higher-value homes clustered thoughtfully—and the proximity to US 131 means that commute to the city or up toward Big Rapids doesn't eat your whole day.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Englewright Lake — 1.1 mi
- Spring Pond: 10 min bike
- Sand Lake: 7 min drive
$296K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,012/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Englewright Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lakeside Inn
Tea'd up
Tri County Eagle 4467
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Spring Pond
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Crime in N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget 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 Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area home (around $296,375) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,971 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,971/mo | $52,567 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,270/mo | $60,521 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,369/mo | $63,181 |
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
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget 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(3)
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(12)
Big Whitefish School
Crandall School
Baptist Lake School
Phillips School
+7 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area is about $296,375. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area?
- N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area walkable?
- N Whitefish Rd & N Dagget Rd Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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