Baldwin Park No.1 Area
Space and nature
14 homes for sale·Median $360K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
This is where Grand Rapids melts into something wilder — a place where your morning coffee comes with deer sightings and your commute involves winding through actual forests instead of strip malls. Out here, you're trading the city's buzz for something deeper: lake access that's measured in feet, not miles, and enough space between you and your neighbors to actually hear yourself think. The nearby coffee shops and dining are just meters away when you need civilization, but step out your back door and you're in a different world entirely.
Why people love it here
13.2 acre avg lots
- 746 homes
Lake life
- Brooks Lake within walking distance
- Park in Baldwin Park No.1 Area: 3 min drive
- Newaygo Prarie Sanctuary: 6 min drive
$360K median
- 39 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Baldwin Park No.1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,444/mo
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39 homes sold in Baldwin Park No.1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$360K
39 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
High Rollway - Thornapple Boating Access Site
1.3 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
High Rollway - Thornapple Boating Access Site
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brooks Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks Food Centers
Riverstop Cafe
Sportsman's Bar
Park in Baldwin Park No.1 Area
Playground in Village Of Newaygo
John Ford Lake
Beach in Olds Manor Area
Access Trail
Unnamed bike path
Newaygo Area District Library
Crime in Baldwin Park No.1 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Baldwin Park No.1 Area home (around $360,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,394 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,394/mo | $63,852 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,757/mo | $73,514 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,878/mo | $76,745 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
13 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Baldwin Park No.1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Brooks Township
Source: brookstownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$930/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,507 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Brooks is a constituent of COLA, which provides sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District covers all of Brooks Twp, ~60% of Garfield Twp, and City of Newaygo (~56 sq mi).
Services for Brooks · Source: brookstownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Baldwin Park No.1 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
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
River Banks Nutrition
Fast Food
Fast Food
City Limits Resturaunt
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
Salem School
Oak Grove School
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Baldwin Park No.1 Area
- What do homes cost in Baldwin Park No.1 Area?
- The median home value in Baldwin Park No.1 Area is about $360,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Baldwin Park No.1 Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Baldwin Park No.1 Area right now, and 39 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Baldwin Park No.1 Area?
- Baldwin Park No.1 Area is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Baldwin Park No.1 Area walkable?
- Baldwin Park No.1 Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.