Amsden Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Amsden Area is a neighborhood, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $416,000.
Median $416K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 8.3/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing you'll notice is space—real space, the kind where 12-acre lots are standard and your nearest neighbor feels genuinely far away. Out here, hunting blinds overlook property lines, stocked ponds sit tucked into wooded acres, and creek views come with your morning coffee. The area sprawls across rolling hills and pasture mixed with mature timber and wetlands, the kind of landscape where deer sightings aren't rare. A grocery run or dinner out takes about 10–15 minutes by car, and you're roughly an hour from downtown Grand Rapids when city errands call. Greenville Roadside Park is a quick 8-minute walk for a change of pace. Homes here tend toward practical: ranch layouts with heated garages and workshop space, full basements, and the infrastructure—generator hookups, 400-amp service, extra room for whatever you build next—that comes with land-owning life. This is land-first country living, where you're buying acreage as much as a house.
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Why people love it here
9.2 acre avg lots
- 365 homes
$416K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Amsden Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,826/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 9/10
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$416K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Greenville Roadside Park
2.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,400 – $1,800 · estimated range
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sheridan Village Market
Greenville Roadside Park
Grass Lake
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Crime in Amsden 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 Amsden Area home (around $416,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,804 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,804/mo | $74,766 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,227/mo | $86,055 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,369/mo | $89,849 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Amsden 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Greenville Roadside Park
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Sheridan Village Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(3)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Amsden Area: the details
Is Amsden Area a good place to live?
Amsden Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $416,000.
What does it cost to live in Amsden Area?
Homes in Amsden Area sell for a median of about $416,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Amsden Area
- What do homes cost in Amsden Area?
- The median home value in Amsden Area is about $416,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amsden Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Amsden Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amsden Area?
- Amsden Area is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Amsden Area walkable?
- Amsden Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.