W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $266K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here, your morning commute might mean crossing a creek or navigating a country road before you hit pavement, and your nearest neighbor is likely measured in acres rather than footsteps. The landscape tilts toward rural spreads—farmhouses on multi-acre parcels, metal roofs catching the light, properties with enough land to justify a detached garage or two. Waterfront living anchors much of the character; several homes claim frontage on Indianhead Lake and Lake Montcalm, both all-sports lakes that draw summer traffic and year-round boaters. The Flat River winds through too, adding to the water-centered appeal. Lake Montcalm Public Access sits just a walk away, and Woodbeck Lake is practically on the doorstep. Newer mechanicals and renovations appear often in recent sales—new windows, updated electrical, fresh metal roofs—suggesting owners here treat these places as long-term holds rather than quick flips. It's the kind of area where you're either hunting for a quiet lake retreat less than an hour from Grand Rapids, or you've already found one.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Montcalm within walking distance
- Mud Lake: 9 min bike
- Lake Montcalm: 7 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$266K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,806/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Montcalm Public Access
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
0.1 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Montcalm Public Access
Mud Lake
Crime in W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd 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 Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area home (around $266,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,769 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,769/mo | $47,180 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,037/mo | $54,319 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,126/mo | $56,706 |
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.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,382 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd 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.
Frequently asked about W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area is about $266,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd 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 W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area?
- W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area walkable?
- W Kendaville Rd & W Waterwheel Rd Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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