Village of Custer
Solid value in a growing area
Median $157K·Schools 5.0/10
So you end up out here because the land actually breathes—corner lots that give you room, setbacks that let neighbors exist without tripping over each other, the kind of platting that assumes you want space more than density. McBride Village Park sits right there adjacent, which means a short walk to what passes for the village center without your own backyard feeling crowded in return. The homes you'll find tend toward substantial—four bedrooms, farmhouse bones, the sort of places where someone's already thought through a real kitchen and main-floor laundry, not as afterthoughts but as the point. Recent rehabs run hard toward new kitchens and baths stripped to studs and rebuilt right, fresh roofs and mechanicals that don't whisper their age. It's the kind of area where a fixer with good bones still makes sense, and where the ones already updated command actual attention because they're rare enough to notice.
Why people love it here
$157K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Village of Custer
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,062/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Crime in Village of Custer 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 Village of Custer home (around $156,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $28k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,036 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,036/mo | $27,627 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,193/mo | $31,810 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,245/mo | $33,206 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McBride Village Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
The Depot
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Home Township Library
Frequently asked about Village of Custer
- What do homes cost in Village of Custer?
- The median home value in Village of Custer is about $156,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Village of Custer?
- Village of Custer is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montabella JuniorSenior High (5/10).
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