Pretty Lake
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Pretty Lake is a neighborhood, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $239,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $239K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, water and trees define things more than street names do—you've got Pretty Lake and Woodbeck Lake within arm's reach, and across the area, folks are buying up cottages and cabins with lake access, some right on the shoreline with sandy beaches or deeded waterway rights to the Martiny Chain. The landscape runs dense with privacy, the kind of place where dead-end streets and thick tree cover aren't bugs but features, and a lot of people are here specifically for the hunting and fishing; state land borders the area, opening into thousands of acres. It's remote enough that the nearest grocery sits nearly five miles out, and downtown Grand Rapids is a solid hour-and-a-half drive, which tells you this isn't a commuter zone—it's a refuge. Recent sales lean hard into "peaceful," "quiet," and lake-view decks; new roofs, renovated bathrooms, and open-concept living spaces show up across manufactured homes and cottages alike. This stretch works for people who chose land and water over convenience.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pretty Lake within walking distance
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Bullhead Lake: 0 min walk
- Saddlebag Lake: 0 min walk
$239K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Pretty Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,623/mo
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7 homes sold in Pretty Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pretty Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$239K
7 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$825 – $1,050 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pretty Lake Boating Access Site
Bullhead Lake
Crime in Pretty Lake 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pretty Lake home (around $239,000) 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 $1,610 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,610/mo | $42,929 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,853/mo | $49,410 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,935/mo | $51,589 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$23K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$864/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Pretty Lake 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 Pretty Lake: the details
Is Pretty Lake a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Pretty Lake is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Chippewa Hills School District. Expect prices centered around $239,000.
What does it cost to live in Pretty Lake?
The median home value in Pretty Lake is about $239,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 7 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pretty Lake
- What do homes cost in Pretty Lake?
- The median home value in Pretty Lake is about $239,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pretty Lake housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Pretty Lake right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pretty Lake?
- Pretty Lake is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Pretty Lake walkable?
- Pretty Lake scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.