Fenwick Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Fenwick Area is a neighborhood, part of Central Montcalm Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $245,000.
Median $245K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
Where the roads curve past open fields and wooded lots, this stretch of West Michigan feels genuinely rural—the kind of place where properties sit on multiple acres, state game areas neighbor your backyard, and mature trees define the landscape more than houses do. You're looking at a patchwork of country homes, most running three to four bedrooms on half-acre to four-acre parcels, with serious workshop space (heated garages, pole barns, storage sheds) built in as standard. Long Lake, a public lake just 0.5 miles away, offers fishing and recreation nearby. The nearest restaurant is less than a mile away, though groceries run about 4 miles—a trade-off for having room to breathe and privacy that doesn't feel isolated. Paved roads keep things accessible, and the land itself—rolling, wooded, punctuated by open fields—gives you the chance to watch wildlife without leaving your property.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Grass Lake: 9 min bike
- Clear Lake: 10 min bike
$245K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Fenwick Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/mo
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3 homes sold in Fenwick Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Central Montcalm Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Public Access
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.5 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Marie’s Kountry Kitchen Restaurant
Grass Lake
+1 more
Beach at Pearl Lake
Fitness Center on N State Rd
Crime in Fenwick 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 Fenwick Area home (around $245,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,650 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,650/mo | $44,007 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,899/mo | $50,651 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,983/mo | $52,884 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$250K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Fenwick 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.
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Living in Fenwick Area: the details
Is Fenwick Area a good place to live?
Fenwick Area is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, 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 $245,000.
What does it cost to live in Fenwick Area?
Homes in Fenwick Area sell for a median of about $245,000. 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Fenwick Area
- What do homes cost in Fenwick Area?
- The median home value in Fenwick Area is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fenwick Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fenwick Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fenwick Area?
- Fenwick Area is served by Central Montcalm Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Fenwick Area walkable?
- Fenwick Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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