Goose Lake Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Goose Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Pine River Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $134,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $134K·Walkability 0.0/10
Early morning light hits this stretch of West Michigan best, when the mist clears off the acreage and you can actually see what you're working with—27-acre parcels backing onto state land, deep-woods setups with private ponds, the kind of property that makes a modern log home feel like an earned indulgence rather than a flex. The area sprawls across over 4,300 acres of mixed woods and field, anchored loosely by rural roads that don't pretend to be anything other than what they are, with Linden Street Park sitting about a mile away if you need a formal outdoor outlet. Most days you're looking at drives of a couple minutes to find a restaurant, but the real draw out here is the land itself—remodeled ranches on multi-acre lots, detached garages, the kind of elbow room that makes property lines feel less like a constraint and more like a luxury. This isn't the place for someone who needs walkability; it's for people who measure distance in acreage instead of blocks.
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Why people love it here
$134K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Goose Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$908/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$134K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Rose Lake Forest Beach Access
2.0 mi
Expected Rent
$1,000/mo
$875 – $1,125 · wider-area estimate
Crime in Goose Lake 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Goose Lake Area home (around $133,797) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $901 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $901/mo | $24,033 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,037/mo | $27,661 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,083/mo | $28,881 |
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
$275K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Goose Lake 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rose Lake Forest Beach Access
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(2)
Travler Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(3)
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Living in Goose Lake Area: the details
Is Goose Lake Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Goose Lake Area is like. 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 Pine River Area Schools. Expect prices centered around $134,000.
What does it cost to live in Goose Lake Area?
The median home value in Goose Lake Area is about $134,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Goose Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Goose Lake Area?
- The median home value in Goose Lake Area is about $133,797. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Goose Lake Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake Area?
- Goose Lake Area is served by Pine River Area Schools.
- Is Goose Lake Area walkable?
- Goose Lake Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
