Sidney
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Sidney is a township, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $240K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here, you're looking at genuine rural Michigan—35 square miles of open land, acre-plus lots, and the kind of space where you can actually breathe. The nearest grocery and coffee are steps away, which is the whole trick of living somewhere this spread out; the essentials cluster tight, and everything else spreads wide. M-66 runs along the eastern edge connecting you south toward Stanton, and it's about an hour north of downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city. The real draw, though, is what's anchored here year-round: the Montcalm Heritage Village, a collection of 26 historical buildings on the community college campus that bring late 1800s and early 1900s Michigan to life—working blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse, the whole arc. Every August, the Heritage Festival brings that history off the page with vintage baseball games and Civil War reenactments. Add in Derby Lake Public Access about two miles away and plenty of homes sitting on acreage with room for outbuildings, pole barns, and the kind of outdoor projects that define life here, and you start to see why people choose to put down roots in a place where history isn't something you drive to on weekends—it's woven into the landscape you live in.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Nevins Lake within walking distance
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 8 min walk
- Meadow Loop: 5 min drive
$61K median household income
- $240K median · 21 sales in last 12mo
Explore Sidney
Same name, different focus — Sidney is also covered as:
- Sidney Community — community details
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Median home price in Sidney
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,629/mo
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21 homes sold in Sidney this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Derby Lake Public Access
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Nevins Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$61K
Household
Median Sale Price
$240K
21 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sweet Stop Bakery & Coffee Shop
Derby Lake Public Access
South Twin Lake
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Meadow Loop
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Most of Sidney is policed by the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (186 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (83 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 186 |
| Aggravated assault | 83 |
| Burglary | 65 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 25 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Montcalm County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Montcalm County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sidney alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sidney home (around $240,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,478 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Sidney household earns $61,167 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $389,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,478/mo | $39,411 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,722/mo | $45,924 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,804/mo | $48,114 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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 and median property taxes, 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$235K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sidney, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government
Sidney Township
Source: sidneymi.gov · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
County has a Sidney Sewer Advisory Committee; most parcels on individual septic
Township trash voucher program
Vouchers available Mondays at township hall (contact Terry Peterman)
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative
Confirm by addressStanton / Sheridan area fire departments
Burn permits: Stanton area (Brian Brasington) / Sheridan area (Brandon Stowell 989-287-0871)
Source: sidneymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sidney 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.
Median Income
$61K
Home Value (Census)
$183K
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,300 – $1,525 · estimated range
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(2)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
👶 Childcare(1)
Hundred Acre Woods Daycare
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Sidney: the details
Is Sidney a good place to live?
Sidney is a strong fit if you want 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 township is part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.
What does it cost to live in Sidney?
Homes in Sidney sell for a median of about $240,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 21 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sidney
- What do homes cost in Sidney?
- The median home value in Sidney is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sidney housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Sidney right now, and 21 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sidney?
- Sidney is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sidney walkable?
- Sidney scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
