Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area is a neighborhood, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $390,000.
Median $390K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
Head out here and you're trading strip-mall convenience for actual breathing room—lots that run nearly three acres on average give you the kind of space where your nearest neighbor isn't staring at your kitchen window. The neighborhood clusters around Forest View Condominiums, where you'll find updated 3- and 4-bedroom units with main-floor laundry, granite counters, and private decks overlooking wooded yards; a few single-family homes sprinkled in keep things mixed. A grocery store sits less than a mile away, and there are a dozen restaurants within a mile if you don't feel like cooking, but the real draw is what's right outside your door—James Badge Memorial Park runs adjacent to the area, and three parks total are within walking distance. Woodbeck Lake is just over a mile down the road if you're thinking boats or kayaks. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about 45 minutes north, so you're far enough out to have real land under your feet, close enough that the city isn't some production when you need it.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Baldwin Lake — 1.6 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Sherarer Road West: 2 min walk
- Sherarer Road Trail: 3 min walk
31,716 sq ft avg lots
- 89 homes
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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5 homes sold in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
James Badge Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
1.6 mi
Median Sale Price
$390K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
James Badge Memorial Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,175/mo
$1,025 – $1,300 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Dairy Queen
+1 more
Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area
+1 more
Playground on Montcalm Ave
Manoka Lake
+1 more
Beach at Baldwin Lake
Sherarer Road West
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St 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 Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area home (around $390,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,024/mo | $80,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,157/mo | $84,183 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Bar
🏫 Schools(8)
Greenville High School
School
Baldwin Heights School
St. Charles Catholic School
Walnut School
Cedar Crest School
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area: the details
Is Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area a good place to live?
Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St 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. 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 Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $390,000.
What does it cost to live in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area?
The typical home in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area goes for around $390,000. 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area
- What do homes cost in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area?
- The median home value in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area?
- Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area walkable?
- Shearer Rd & N Hillcrest St Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.