Bear Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $540K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.4/10
This expansive 719-acre community in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.65 acres. The area provides plenty of space for privacy and outdoor activities, with properties featuring single-level ranch homes and stunning log homes along beautiful Bear Lake. Residents enjoy waterfront living opportunities and the peaceful atmosphere that comes with larger parcels and complete owner-occupancy.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bear Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Horton Park: 6 min walk
- Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area: 6 min walk
$540K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bear Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,666/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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5 homes sold in Bear Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Horton Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: North Muskegon Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Pizza Hut
+1 more
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Horton Park
Playground in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Bear Lake
Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Dog Star Ranch
Bear Lake Trail
Hometown Pharmacy
Hackley Public Library
Crime in Bear 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bear Lake home (around $540,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,575 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,575/mo | $95,325 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,116/mo | $109,760 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,297/mo | $114,578 |
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
Laketon Township
Source: laketontwpmi.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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,483 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Muskegon County DPW (municipal water)
Township served by county water; billing/meter via county DPW
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department (by contract)
Fire by contract with Muskegon Charter Twp FD; mutual aid from N. Muskegon & White Lake FA
Services for Laketon · Source: laketontwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bear 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.
🛒 Grocery(9)
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Bernie O's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Mr. Quicks
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Central Elementary School
School
Reeths-Puffer Middle School
School
Pennsylvania School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
Frequently asked about Bear Lake
- What do homes cost in Bear Lake?
- The median home value in Bear Lake is about $540,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bear Lake housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Bear Lake right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bear Lake?
- Bear Lake is served by North Muskegon Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Muskegon High School (7/10).
- Is Bear Lake walkable?
- Bear Lake scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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