W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $251K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here you're living on actual land—we're talking acre-plus lots, barns, hobby farms, and the kind of space where your nearest neighbor isn't checking your fence line. This stretch is pure rural character: open fields, mature trees, farm buildings, and homes that range from updated farmhouses to modern builds on substantial acreage, many move-in ready. The area sits within easy reach of Grand Rapids (about 20 minutes south), so you're not completely disconnected from amenities and employment, but the daily rhythm here is genuinely different—you wake up to land, not sidewalks. Horseshoe Lake sits just a tenth of a mile away, and Trufant Ball Park is a 10-minute walk if you need organized recreation. This is the kind of place where people raise horses, grow serious gardens, run small operations from home, or simply want breathing room. The properties here are built for self-sufficiency and elbow room, not community events and cluster living.
Why people love it here
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 10.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Muskellunge Lake — 1.0 mi
- Trufant Community Park: 5 min drive
- Barnard Lake: 7 min drive
$251K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,707/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Trufant Ball Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Muskellunge Lake
1.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trufant Community Park
Unnamed playground
Barnard Lake
+1 more
Lincoln Lake Launch
Crime in W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake 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 Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area home (around $251,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,672 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,672/mo | $44,599 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,926/mo | $51,347 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,010/mo | $53,604 |
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,390 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake 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.
🍺 Bars(1)
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant
Bar
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area is about $251,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake 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 Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area?
- W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area walkable?
- W Kimball Rd & N Picnic Lake Rd Area 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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