Community

Sylvester

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $370K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.8/10

🏙️45 mito Downtown GR
🏞️59 mito Lake Michigan

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

🎓Schools
90

Lakeview Elementary School

  • Elementary — 7.4 mi away
  • Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
  • 3 rated schools in district
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • West Canadian Lake — 1.7 mi
  • Fawn Lake: 15 min drive
  • Altona DNR Launch: 8 min drive
💰Home Values

$370K median

  • 8 sales in last 12mo
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Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)

9Lakeview Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-03 · 326 students · 14:1 · 7.4 mi
7Mecosta Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 228 students · 18:1 · 5.8 mi
6Lakeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 04-07 · 338 students · 16:1 · 7.0 mi
5Lakeview High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 366 students · 20:1 · 7.3 mi
2Mosaic SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 97 students · 24:1 · 6.9 mi

Nearest Park

Altona DNR Launch

2.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

West Canadian Lake

1.7 mi

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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 8 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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