Sylvester
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $370K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
The draw out here isn't hard to spot—lake living without the pretense. You're surrounded by water: Lake Laura and the golf courses that thread through Canadian Lakes make this feel like a resort community that actually is one, year-round or just for summers. Homes sit on substantial lots, many with direct waterfront access, and the architecture runs from log cabins to contemporary designs with European details. Sunsets over the water are the kind of thing that gets mentioned in listing descriptions because they're real.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.4 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- West Canadian Lake — 1.7 mi
- Fawn Lake: 15 min drive
- Altona DNR Launch: 8 min drive
$370K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sylvester
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,508/mo
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6 homes sold in Sylvester this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Nearest Park
Altona DNR Launch
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Canadian Lake
1.7 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Altona DNR Launch
Unnamed beach
Crime in Sylvester 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sylvester home (around $369,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $66k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,458 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,458/mo | $65,537 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,830/mo | $75,454 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,954/mo | $78,770 |
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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$21K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Hinton Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,385 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Consumers Energy · ~13.6¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO / propane (LP)
Rural areas often LP/propane.
Confirm by addressMorton Township Fire and Rescue (partial) / county mutual aid
Morton Twp FD provides medical to portions of Hinton; fire via nearest department/mutual aid.
Services for Hinton · Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sylvester 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 Sylvester
- What do homes cost in Sylvester?
- The median home value in Sylvester is about $369,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sylvester housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Sylvester right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sylvester?
- Sylvester is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sylvester walkable?
- Sylvester scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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