Neighborhood5303.2 acres

S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area

Space and nature

3 homes for sale·Median $249K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.0/10

🏙️35 mito Downtown GR
🏞️58 mito Lake Michigan

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
🏡Space & Property

9.7 acre avg lots

  • 252 homes
💰Home Values

$249K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area

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Flood 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

$249K

Based on 3yr sales

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.4 mi

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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 $248,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area housing market?
there are 3 homes for sale in S Carlson Rd & College Dr Area right now. 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.

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Data sources: parcels · Updated 6/21/2026