S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)
Wide open spaces
Median $238K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 5.5/10
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
4.7 acre avg lots
- 211 homes
$238K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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Median Sale Price
$238K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
West Park
1.7 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
Unnamed playground
Hammell Lake
Unnamed beach
Carson City Public Library
Crystal Box Office Theater
Crime in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) 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 (South) home (around $237,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,580 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,580/mo | $42,125 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,819/mo | $48,499 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,899/mo | $50,630 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$49K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) 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
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
The Rusty Nail
Restaurant
Fast Food
Eagle's Nest
Restaurant
Main Street Pizza
Restaurant
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 (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.