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Home/Neighborhoods/Montcalm County/S Baldwin St & N James St Area
Neighborhood204.6 acres

S Baldwin St & N James St Area

Great schools with outdoor access

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

S Baldwin St & N James St Area is a neighborhood, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $238,000.

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6 homes for sale·Median $238K·Walkability 3.9/10·Schools 7.8/10

🏙️25 mito Downtown GR(~51 min drive)
🏞️49 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 39m drive)

...and what really strikes you out here is how close everything lands. The grocery is an 8-minute walk, restaurants are literally steps away, and there's a whole block of dining options within a mile—a dozen spots without needing to drive. You've got corner lots ranging around a quarter acre, mostly historical homes with character details like cathedral ceilings, crown molding, and original hardwood floors; many sit in walking distance to the downtown district, which means your actual daily life doesn't require much planning. Veteran's Memorial Park is right next door, and 17 parks dot the immediate surroundings, so there's green space whenever you need it. Baldwin Lake sits about 0.9 miles away if you're looking for water access, and three grocery stores cluster within two miles, giving you real choice instead of a single option.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Baldwin Lake — 0.9 mi
  • 85 parks within 1 mile
  • Veteran's Memorial Park: 7 min walk
  • Fred Meijer Flat River Trail: 11 min walk
🎓Schools
90

Cedar Crest Elementary School

  • Elementary — 1.0 mi away
  • Greenville
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$238K median

  • 28 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in S Baldwin St & N James St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,612/mo

$
$47,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,23276%
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

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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7.8
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Greenville Public Schools

9Cedar Crest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 302 students · 10:1 · 1.0 mi
8Baldwin Heights SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 485 students · 18:1 · 0.4 mi
8Walnut Hills Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 386 students · 16:1 · 1.2 mi
7Greenville Senior High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 1,106 students · 20:1 · 0.5 mi
7Greenville Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 799 students · 17:1 · 0.7 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Veteran's Memorial Park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

85

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Baldwin Lake

0.9 mi

Median Sale Price

$238K

28 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

85

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Veteran's Memorial Park

0.2 mi

Expected Rent

$1,225/mo

$1,125 – $1,325 · estimated range

Walkability

3.9

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
3.8
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
3.3
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.9
🚌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

Meijer

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Aldi
11 minbike
Walmart Supercenter
5 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Dairy Queen

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Big Boy
7 minbike
McDonald's
7 minbike
Arby's
8 minbike

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Veteran's Memorial Park

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 1 min drive
Weitzel Park
12 minwalk
Miller Park
12 minwalk
Lafayette Park
13 minwalk

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Playground on Montcalm Ave

9 minwalk· 6 min bike· 2 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Manoka Lake

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 3 min drive
Baldwin Lake
10 minbike
Como Lake
6 mindrive
Sanderson Lake
9 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Baldwin Lake Beach Beach

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 5 min drive
Beach at Baldwin Lake
10 minbike
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Silk City Nature Trail

12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

11 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
📚Libraries
Bikeable

Flat River Community Library

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
🎬Movie Theaters
Bikeable

Greeneville Cinema

12 minbike· 6 min drive

Crime in S Baldwin St & N James 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 S Baldwin St & N James St Area home (around $237,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,600 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,600/mo$42,660
10% (+PMI)$1,841/mo$49,100
5% (+PMI)$1,922/mo$51,265

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.

Full S Baldwin St & N James St Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for S Baldwin St & N James 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.

🛒 Grocery(3)

Meijer

Grocery Store

0.8 mimap
Aldi

Grocery Store

1.2 mimap
Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

1.4 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Dairy Queen

Fast Food

0.4 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

0.7 mimap

Big Boy

Restaurant

0.7 mimap
Arby's

Fast Food

0.8 mimap
Little Caesars

Fast Food

0.8 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Biggby Coffee

Café

4.5 mimap

🏫 Schools(8)

Baldwin Heights School

0.4 mimap

St. Charles Catholic School

0.5 mimap

Greenville High School

School

0.6 mimap

Cedar Crest School

1.0 mimap

Walnut School

1.3 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Veteran's Memorial Park

0.2 mimap
Miller Park
0.5 mimap

Tower Riverside Park

0.5 mimap

🚴 Trails(1)

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

Bike Path

0.4 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

0.7 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health United Hospital

Hospital

0.5 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Flat River Community Library
0.6 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(1)

Red E

EV Charging

4.5 mimap
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Living in S Baldwin St & N James St Area: the details

Is S Baldwin St & N James St Area a good place to live?

If you're after green space nearby, S Baldwin St & N James St Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Greenville Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $238,000.

What does it cost to live in S Baldwin St & N James St Area?

The typical home in S Baldwin St & N James St Area goes for around $238,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 28 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about S Baldwin St & N James St Area

What do homes cost in S Baldwin St & N James St Area?
The median home value in S Baldwin St & N James St Area is about $237,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the S Baldwin St & N James St Area housing market?
there are 6 homes for sale in S Baldwin St & N James St Area right now, and 28 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve S Baldwin St & N James St Area?
S Baldwin St & N James St Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
Is S Baldwin St & N James St Area walkable?
S Baldwin St & N James St Area scores 3.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in S Baldwin St & N James St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,612/mo

$
$47,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,23276%
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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