Neighborhood4495.6 acres

S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)

Wide open spaces

Median $238K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 5.5/10

🏙️42 mito Downtown GR
🏞️68 mito Lake Michigan

Rolling south from Carson City on roads lined with acreage and open land, this stretch feels genuinely rural—homes sit on plots of 20 acres or more, with detached garages, pole buildings, and the kind of space that lets you breathe. Recent sales here lean toward ranch and cape cod styles on 1- to 2.5-acre parcels, many with fresh updates: new kitchens, hardwood floors, pellet stoves, and in-floor heating suggesting owners who invested in comfort over flash. The area sits just minutes from town amenities—a grocery and restaurant are steps away, and a coffee shop a short walk—yet the feeling is distinctly country, not suburban sprawl. West Park lies within a four-minute walk for those who want it. Quick access to M-57 makes commuting to Ionia, St. Johns, or Lansing straightforward, so you're not trading convenience for elbow room; out here, you get both.

Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

4.7 acre avg lots

  • 211 homes
💰Home Values

$238K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)

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Median Sale Price

$238K

Based on 3yr sales

Parks Nearby

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West Park

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Frequently asked about S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)

What do homes cost in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)?
The median home value in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) is about $237,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)?
S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) 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 (South) walkable?
S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels · Updated 6/21/2026