W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area
Solid value in a growing area
3 homes for sale·Median $299K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, the real estate listings all mention acreage first—and for good reason. This stretch sits on generous wooded lots, many running 2.5 to 10 acres, which means you're buying space as much as a house: room for walking trails, ATV routes, hunting grounds, and enough backyard to actually disappear into. Homes tend toward three-bedroom ranches and two-stories, many recently updated or custom-built for energy efficiency, with open floor plans and attached garages that suggest people who need storage and aren't apologizing for it. You're about 30 minutes from downtown, which makes the quieter setting feel intentional rather than isolated. Shopping and expressway access are close enough to matter; restaurants sit steps away. The wooded character is genuine—listings consistently highlight treelines and peaceful decks—and Cordes Lake sits just under a third of a mile off, adding another layer of outdoor access for those who want it. This is countryside living with modern conveniences nearby, not a retreat so remote you're cutting your own firewood.
Why people love it here
$299K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 10 min bike
- White Pine Trail: 10 min bike
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Median home price in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,026/mo
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14 homes sold in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Unnamed park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Burley Lake
White Pine Trail
Edgerton Building
Crime in W Almy Rd & W Cypress 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 W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area home (around $298,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,985 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,985/mo | $52,944 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,286/mo | $60,955 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,386/mo | $63,634 |
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.
Who actually lends in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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.
Solar potential
~$923/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Almy Rd & W Cypress 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.
🏫 Schools(4)
School
School
School
Little Whitefish School
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from W Shaw St to W Howard City Edmore Rd
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area
- What do homes cost in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area?
- The median home value in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area is about $298,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area?
- W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area walkable?
- W Almy Rd & W Cypress St Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.