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Neighborhood289.6 acres

N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area

Room to breathe

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area is a neighborhood, part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $212,000.

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Median $212K·Walkability 3.3/10·Schools 5.5/10

🌳Top 21% park access
🏙️44 mito Downtown GR(~1h 28m drive)
🏞️70 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 20m drive)

The corner of Williams and Mercantile feels like its own small town—walkable enough that the grocery, a restaurant, and coffee are all within steps, yet genuinely spacious, with lots averaging over an acre and room to breathe between homes. You'll find mostly four-bedroom colonials and ranches here, many recently updated with new roofing, windows, and kitchens, sitting on land that backs up to parks and creeks. Grove Park is right adjacent, and there are three parks within a mile, so there's always green space nearby without feeling hemmed in. It's a straightforward drive to downtown—about 75 minutes—and the homes read as the kind of places people actually live in, not flip projects: covered porches, big yards, detached garages, and the kind of updates that suggest owners settling in for the long haul.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

23,422 sq ft avg lots

  • 231 homes
💰Home Values

$212K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,436/mo

$
$42,300
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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Median Sale Price

$212K

4 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Grove Park

0.1 mi

Expected Rent

$1,250/mo

$1,150 – $1,350 · estimated range

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

7Carson City Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-03 · 224 students · 14:1 · 1.0 mi
4Carson CityCrystal High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 218 students · 18:1 · 0.5 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Virtual AcademyHigh · 06-12 · 51 students · 51:1 · 0.5 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Upper ElementaryMiddle SchoolMiddle · 04-08 · 256 students · 18:1 · 0.5 mi

Walkability

3.3

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
1.8
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
5.2
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.1
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Carson City Village Market

7 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

McDonald's

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Eagle's Nest
13 minwalk
Carson City Pub
13 minwalk
Main Street Pizza
13 minwalk

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Walkable

Muffin Top Bakery and Deli

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Grove Park

6 minwalk· 2 min bike· 1 min drive
Haradine Memorial Park
10 minwalk
West Park
10 minbike
🛝Playgrounds
Walkable

Playground on County Line Rd

14 minwalk· 8 min bike· 3 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Muskrat Lake

15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach on County Line Rd

5 mindrive· 15 min bike
📚Libraries
Walkable

Carson City Public Library

13 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive

Crime in N Williams St & N Mercantile St 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 Williams St & N Mercantile St Area home (around $211,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,425 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,425/mo$37,989
10% (+PMI)$1,640/mo$43,725
5% (+PMI)$1,712/mo$45,653

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

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Solar potential

~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,363 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for N Williams St & N Mercantile St 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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Grove Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(1)

Carson City Village Market

Grocery Store

0.6 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

McDonald's

Fast Food

0.5 mimap
Carson City Pub

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Eagle's Nest

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Main Street Pizza

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

The Rusty Nail

Restaurant

1.3 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Muffin Top Bakery and Deli

Café

0.5 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Grove Park

0.1 mimap

Haradine Memorial Park

0.3 mimap

West Park

0.4 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Carson

Hospital

0.7 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Carson City Public Library

0.5 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(1)

Red E

EV Charging

0.7 mimap
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Living in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area: the details

Is N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area a good place to live?

N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. The going price is around $212,000.

What does it cost to live in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area?

The median home value in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area is about $212,000. 4 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area

What do homes cost in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area?
The median home value in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area is about $211,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area housing market?
no homes are listed in N Williams St & N Mercantile St 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 Williams St & N Mercantile St Area?
N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
Is N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area walkable?
N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area scores 3.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Median in N Williams St & N Mercantile St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,436/mo

$
$42,300
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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