Bishop Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Bishop Area is a neighborhood, part of Newaygo Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $325,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $325K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
Life in Olds Manor Area means your grocery run takes three minutes on foot, and dinner is literally steps away—a small mercy when you're sitting on ten-acre lots and the nearest neighbor isn't breathing down your neck. The neighborhood spreads across more than 21,000 acres in Garfield township, so you're trading density for genuine space without the premium tag. You'll find thirty-five restaurants and a handful of grocery stores within a mile, which sounds contradictory until you realize the area has quietly accumulated real depth—it's not a car-dependent wasteland, just a place where you can actually breathe between buildings. Downtown Grand Rapids sits about an hour away by car, close enough for a night out but far enough that you're not hearing it. If you need air and trees more than walkability, and you don't mind the drive when you want the city, this is where the math works.
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Why people love it here
10.2 acre avg lots
- 1,215 homes
Lake life
- Pickerel Lake within walking distance
- Ackland Lake: 3 min drive
- Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct: 5 min drive
$325K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bishop Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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15 homes sold in Bishop Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$325K
15 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Newaygo Boating Access Site
2.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,175/mo
$1,075 – $1,250 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Newaygo Boating Access Site
2.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pickerel Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
Little Caesars
Riverstop Cafe
Sportsman's Bar
Newaygo Boating Access Site
Playground in Village Of Newaygo
Ackland Lake
+1 more
Beach in Olds Manor Area
Refuge MTB Trail
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Newaygo Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
To buy a median-priced Bishop Area home (around $325,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,189 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,189/mo | $58,376 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,520/mo | $67,190 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,631/mo | $70,152 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$49K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$125K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bishop Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,318 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Garfield is a constituent of COLA, providing sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District (~60% of township)
Newaygo Fire District covers ~60% of Garfield Twp; remainder by adjacent depts.
Services for Garfield Township · Source: garfieldtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bishop 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
River Banks Nutrition
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
City Limits Resturaunt
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(15)
Garfield Center School
Butler School
South Garfield School
Kimball Lake School
Root Town School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
Riverfront Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Linden Ave to Mason Dr
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(2)
Newaygo Area District Library
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Living in Bishop Area: the details
Is Bishop Area a good place to live?
Bishop Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — 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 Newaygo Public School District. The going price is around $325,000.
What does it cost to live in Bishop Area?
The median home value in Bishop Area is about $325,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 15 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Bishop Area
- What do homes cost in Bishop Area?
- The median home value in Bishop Area is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bishop Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Bishop Area right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bishop Area?
- Bishop Area is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Bishop Area walkable?
- Bishop Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
