S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area
Wide open spaces
1 home for sale·Median $210K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here you're trading proximity for acreage—think multi-acre lots, wide-open floor plans, and garages deep enough to park a second life in. The area runs large, with homes typically sitting on 15 acres or more, which means your nearest neighbor isn't waving from the next driveway; it means you've got space to breathe and trees between you and everything else. Grocery and restaurant options are practically at your doorstep, and West Park sits right adjacent if you want a quick escape without loading up the car. A coffee run takes about 9 minutes on foot if the mood strikes, though most days you're driving to Carson City proper, just a few miles away. Downtown Grand Rapids is a solid 72 minutes south—far enough that you're genuinely rural, close enough that city amenities aren't entirely out of reach. Homes here tend to be substantial: ranch-style builds with open kitchens, finished garage spaces, and the kind of square footage that comes naturally when land costs less than square walls. This is the stretch where you get a schoolhouse-turned-home with character, or a brand-new luxury build with 10-foot ceilings, depending on what the market's holding.
Why people love it here
5.3 acre avg lots
- 253 homes
$210K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$210K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
West Park
1.6 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carson City Village Market
The Rusty Nail
+1 more
Muffin Top Bakery and Deli
West Park
Playground on County Line Rd
Muskrat Lake
Beach on County Line Rd
Dog Park on Vernier Rd
Carson City Public Library
Crystal Box Office Theater
Crime in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City 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 S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area home (around $210,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,397 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,397/mo | $37,247 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,608/mo | $42,883 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,679/mo | $44,768 |
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
~$856/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,284 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
West Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Blanchard's Thriftway
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
The Rusty Nail
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Eagle's Nest
Restaurant
Main Street Pizza
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Muffin Top Bakery and Deli
Café
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(1)
Carson City Public Library
Frequently asked about S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area?
- The median home value in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area?
- S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
- Is S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area walkable?
- S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.