Canadian Lakes Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Canadian Lakes Area is a neighborhood, part of Chippewa Hills School District. Homes here typically sell for around $372,000.
23 homes for sale·Median $372K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Early morning light catches the brick pavers and circle drives threading through this rural stretch, where golf course homes sit on acreage that breathes. The Royal Golf Course anchors the landscape—three-hole communities with ranch homes featuring cathedral ceilings, granite countertops, and views across fairways toward Woodbeck Lake. Properties here lean toward larger lots, some thirty-seven acres or more, with paved driveways that wind past private ponds and detached garages. A small unnamed park sits adjacent, and grocery stores and restaurants are steps away, though the character here is decidedly land-forward rather than walkable-urban.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- West Canadian Lake within walking distance
- Sunset Lake: 11 min bike
- Fawn Lake: 7 min drive
$372K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Canadian Lakes Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,527/mo
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26 homes sold in Canadian Lakes Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
West Canadian Lake
0.3 mi
Median Sale Price
$372K
26 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Expected Rent
$600/mo
$525 – $675 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Chippewa Hills School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hixson's Family Market
Gregory's Grill
Park on Newcosta Ave
Sunset Lake
+1 more
Beach at Canadian Lakes
Crime in Canadian Lakes 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 Mecosta County.
Mecosta County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Canadian Lakes Area home (around $372,250) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,507 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,507/mo | $66,863 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,886/mo | $76,958 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,013/mo | $80,351 |
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
40 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$37K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$62K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Canadian Lakes Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,442 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Canadian Lakes 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(2)
Grocery Store
Woody's Grocery and More
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Gregory's Grill
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(1)
Saint Michael School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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Living in Canadian Lakes Area: the details
Is Canadian Lakes Area a good place to live?
Canadian Lakes Area suits buyers looking for 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 Chippewa Hills School District. The going price is around $372,000.
What does it cost to live in Canadian Lakes Area?
Homes in Canadian Lakes Area sell for a median of about $372,000. There are 23 homes for sale here right now and 26 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Canadian Lakes Area
- What do homes cost in Canadian Lakes Area?
- The median home value in Canadian Lakes Area is about $372,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Canadian Lakes Area housing market?
- there are 23 homes for sale in Canadian Lakes Area right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Canadian Lakes Area?
- Canadian Lakes Area is served by Chippewa Hills School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mecosta Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Canadian Lakes Area walkable?
- Canadian Lakes Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.