Hammell Lake Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Hammell Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.
1 home for sale·Median $240K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.5/10
What surprises people about this part of West Michigan is how much land you actually get—the average lot here sits on more than 22 acres—and how quickly that feeling of open country turns into something almost private. Bacon Creek winds through properties lined with pines and hardwoods, creating natural borders between homes set far back from the road. You're trading proximity to restaurants and grocers (the nearest are around a mile or two away) for the kind of quiet that comes with real separation. A 63-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids is the real tradeoff, but the payoff lands at the end: Bennett Park borders the area, and if you're the type who wants a pole barn, a pond, wildlife, and the space to actually breathe, this is where the land does the talking.
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Why people love it here
9.3 acre avg lots
- 336 homes
$240K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hammell Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$240K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Bennett Park
1.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$1,000 – $1,275 · wider-area estimate
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
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
Sheridan Village Market
Bennett Park
+1 more
Pickerel Lake
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Crime in Hammell Lake 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 Hammell Lake Area home (around $240,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,617 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,617/mo | $43,109 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,861/mo | $49,617 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,943/mo | $51,805 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$17K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hammell Lake 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
Bennett Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(1)
Central Montcalm Elementary School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Hammell Lake Area: the details
Is Hammell Lake Area a good place to live?
Hammell Lake Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. The going price is around $240,000.
What does it cost to live in Hammell Lake Area?
Homes in Hammell Lake Area sell for a median of about $240,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Hammell Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Hammell Lake Area?
- The median home value in Hammell Lake Area is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hammell Lake Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hammell Lake 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 Hammell Lake Area?
- Hammell Lake Area is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
- Is Hammell Lake Area walkable?
- Hammell Lake Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
