W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $300K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.7/10
You might expect rural sprawl out here, but what you find instead is land—serious, substantial land. Homes sit on acreage measured in tens rather than tenths, with pole barns, ponds, and wooded parcels that let you actually breathe between neighbors. The area spans nearly 3,000 acres with an average lot hitting almost 26 acres, so a quarter-mile from one property line to another is normal. Woodbeck Lake lies just a tenth of a mile away, drawing wildlife and offering that water-access feel without the density of a resort community. Farnsworth Park sits right adjacent, anchoring the eastern edge. A drive downtown takes about an hour, which means this stretch functions as genuine country living—far enough out that you're past the commute-shed, close enough to make a weekend trip viable. You'll spot houses on acreage with barns for equipment, sunrooms overlooking backyards, and the kind of lot sizes that make space feel like the real amenity.
Why people love it here
16.0 acre avg lots
- 112 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.1 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Lake Montcalm — 1.2 mi
- Farnsworth Lake: 9 min bike
- Farnsworth Park: 12 min bike
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$300K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Farnsworth Park
1.3 mi
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
Farnsworth Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lake Montcalm
1.2 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
Farnsworth Park
Farnsworth Lake
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Crime in W McBrides Rd & N Vining 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 McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area home (around $300,000) 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 $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,391 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W McBrides Rd & N Vining 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 McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area?
- The median home value in W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area?
- W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area walkable?
- W McBrides Rd & N Vining Rd Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.