S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $465K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
...so much of what makes this stretch compelling is the sheer acreage—16 acres on average, with some parcels pushing 9 or more wooded acres, which means actual space between you and your neighbors. Most homes sit high on their land, overlooking water or forest, and the lake access doesn't feel distant or aspirational; Crystal Lake and Woodbeck Lake are right there, with public access adjacent and docks a real thing people use for fishing and sunsets rather than just a marketing phrase. A couple of the recent sales mention lake views from the newly fenced yard, which tells you how close the water actually is.
Why people love it here
4.5 acre avg lots
- 265 homes
Near the water
- Crystal Lake — 0.5 mi
- Muskrat Lake: 4 min drive
- Crystal Lake Public Access: 6 min drive
$465K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,157/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$465K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crystal Lake Public Access
1.7 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crystal Lake Public Access
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crystal Lake
0.5 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
Blanchard's Thriftway
Crystal Lake Public Access
Playground on Vernier Rd
Muskrat Lake
Beach on County Line Rd
Dog Park on Vernier Rd
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Crystal Box Office Theater
Crime in S Sloan Rd & S Crystal 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 Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area home (around $465,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,093 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,093/mo | $82,476 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,561/mo | $94,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,717/mo | $99,128 |
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
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$1.7M
Per listing
Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,487 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S Sloan Rd & S Crystal 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.
Frequently asked about S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area?
- The median home value in S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area is about $465,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area?
- S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
- Is S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area walkable?
- S Sloan Rd & S Crystal Rd Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.