Westwood
Space and nature
The quick answer
Westwood is a walkable neighborhood, part of Fremont Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $237,000.
Median $237K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 5.8/10
The lots here sprawl—nearly an acre each, which means your neighbors exist somewhere beyond your immediate sightline. Westwood Add. No. 1 is a residential area in Fremont city, where homes run around $349K and the school district is Fremont Public School District. Grass Park sits a five-minute walk away, and there are five parks within a mile if you need somewhere to move around. A grocery store and restaurant are steps from most addresses, and sixty dining options cluster within a mile, so you're not exactly isolated despite the breathing room.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 1.1 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Town and Country Path: 7 min walk
- Grass Park: 8 min walk
41,103 sq ft avg lots
- 41 homes
Very walkable
- Town and Country Path: 7 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Westwood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,607/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grass Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
1.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$237K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Grass Park
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$650/mo
$600 – $700 · estimated range
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
Taco Bell
+1 more
Starbucks
Grass Park
+1 more
Playground in Empire Company
Fremont Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Town and Country Path
Tamarac
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Crime in Westwood 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 Fremont.
Fremont crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Westwood home (around $236,750) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,595 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,595/mo | $42,525 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,835/mo | $48,945 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,916/mo | $51,103 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Fremont
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Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU (Great Lakes Energy serves surrounding rural Newaygo Co)
Confirm by addressServices for Fremont · Source: cityoffremont.net
Utility, solar, and service details for Westwood 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
🏫 Schools(20)
Cedar Street School
Pathfinder Elementary School
School
Fremont High School
School
Pine Street School
Christian Junior High School
School
+15 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Westwood: the details
Is Westwood a good place to live?
Westwood suits buyers looking for a walkable setting and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, you can walk to groceries, cafés and parks for many everyday errands, though a car still helps for bigger trips. This neighborhood is part of Fremont Public School District. The going price is around $237,000.
What does it cost to live in Westwood?
The median home value in Westwood is about $237,000. 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Westwood
- What do homes cost in Westwood?
- The median home value in Westwood is about $236,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Westwood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Westwood right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Westwood?
- Westwood is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Westwood walkable?
- Westwood scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.