S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $238K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 5.5/10
What surprises most folks is how close you are to actual amenities—grocery, restaurants, coffee—despite feeling genuinely out in the country with serious acreage to work with. You've got properties sitting on 1, 2, even 2.5 acres, but a grocery run or quick bite is basically right there, not a 20-minute drive away. The homes out here tend to be ranch-style or cape cod with solid bones, freshly updated kitchens, and the kinds of practical touches rural living demands—pole buildings with electric and water hookups, detached garages, mudrooms that actually work. West Park is a short walk if you want green space without leaving the lot. Everything reads move-in ready: new flooring, fresh paint, working appliances already in place. The landscape gives you breathing room and quiet, but you're still connected—M-57 puts you within easy reach of Ionia and Mt. Pleasant when you need it.
Why people love it here
$238K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,612/mo
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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
Hammell Lake
Beach on County Line Rd
Carson City Public Library
Crystal Box Office Theater
Crime in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) 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 (South) Area 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) 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
1.7 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) Area
- What do homes cost in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area?
- The median home value in S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area is about $237,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area?
- S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) 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 (South) Area walkable?
- S Blackmer Rd & E Carson City Rd Area (South) Area 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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