S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area is a neighborhood, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $435,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $435K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.0/10
When you pull up, you're met with wide-open spaces—wooded lots that stretch back from the road, properties tucked into the trees where you can't see the neighbors' houses. This is acreage country, the kind of place where a ten-acre lot is the baseline, and the nearest grocery is a few miles out. There's a coffee shop within walking distance and a restaurant about a nine-minute walk, but the real character here is land: deep lots, forests, and Derby Lake right at the edge of the neighborhood, drawing people who want room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Derby Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 1 min walk
- Park on Decker Rd: 7 min walk
9.7 acre avg lots
- 252 homes
$435K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area
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3 homes sold in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Derby Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$435K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.4 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
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Living in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area: the details
Is S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area a good place to live?
S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $435,000.
What does it cost to live in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area?
Homes in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area sell for a median of about $435,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area
- What do homes cost in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area?
- The median home value in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area is about $435,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area?
- S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area walkable?
- S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
