Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area
Space and nature
3 homes for sale·Median $270K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 5.8/10
...so you've got a neighborhood built on a solid chunk of land—286 acres of it—where the lots run just under two-thirds of an acre each, giving you actual breathing room without feeling remote. Arboretum Park sits practically across the street, and there are five parks within a mile if you want options. A restaurant is a four-minute walk away, and you're surrounded by fifteen of them within a mile, so the usual "stuck in the suburbs" complaint doesn't quite stick here. Grocery shopping is just over a mile out, with ten stores within two miles, which means you're not making pilgrimages for basics.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fremont Lake — 1.4 mi
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Arboretum Park: 5 min walk
- Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground: 7 min walk
27,961 sq ft avg lots
- 53 homes
$270K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo

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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Arboretum Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fremont Lake
1.4 mi
Median Sale Price
$270K
14 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Arboretum Park
0.1 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
Elsie's Ice Cream
+1 more
Arboretum Park
+1 more
Playground in Miller's Assessor's Plat
First Lake
+1 more
Beach in Cottage Grove
Refuge MTB Trail
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add. Area
Town and Country Path
Anytime Fitness
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Wm. J. Branstrom Add. 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 Fremont.
Fremont crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area home (around $270,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,787 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,787/mo | $47,662 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,058/mo | $54,880 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,148/mo | $57,289 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Fremont
Source: cityoffremont.net · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$859/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,263 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 Wm. J. Branstrom Add. 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lake Side Swirl
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Pine Street School
Christian Junior High School
School
Fremont High School
School
Cedar Street School
Newaygo County Vocational School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Arboretum Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
FRC Woodland Area
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area
- What do homes cost in Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area?
- The median home value in Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area?
- Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area walkable?
- Wm. J. Branstrom Add. Area scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.