S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area
Space and nature
Median $270K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, you're dealing with rural land in earnest—parcels run seven-plus acres on average, and homes sit comfortably spaced across Montcalm County terrain, with Woodbeck Lake practically on the doorstep and Bass Lake a quick walk away. The stretch attracts folks building new or settling into ranch-style homes with serious square footage, often on wooded acreage with room for garden plots, fenced yards, and pole barns; kitchens tend toward granite and tile, hardwood floors, and the kind of main-floor layouts that let you see from living room straight through to the open kitchen. Schools fall under Greenville Public Schools, and while you're about fifty minutes from downtown, the trade-off is genuine country quiet—no neighbors stacked against your property line. Grocery runs are nearly five miles out, so planning trips makes sense, but that distance is part of the bargain: you get room to breathe, acreage that actually means something, and a neighborhood where new construction sits beside homes that have quietly held value since the 1960s.
Why people love it here
4.1 acre avg lots
- 98 homes
Near the water
- Bass Lake — 0.9 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Norton Lake: 11 min bike
- Peterson Lake: 8 min drive
$270K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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3 homes sold in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$270K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Bass Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bass Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bass Lake
0.9 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bass Lake Public Access
Norton Lake
+1 more
Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Spencer Township Library
Crime in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd 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 Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd 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.
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area?
- The median home value in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd 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 Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area?
- S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area walkable?
- S Johnson Rd & W Duckland Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.