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Neighborhood2002.8 acres

Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

Space and nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area is a neighborhood, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $330,000.

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12 homes for sale·Median $330K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.4/10

🏙️38 mito Downtown GR(~1h 15m drive)
🏞️14 mito Lake Michigan(~29 min drive)

This corner of Laketon Township feels like you've found West Michigan's best-kept secret — acres of space, mature trees, and that rare combination of countryside quiet with actual convenience. You're genuinely surprised how close everything is once you start exploring. The grocery store is a quick 530-meter walk, and even with just 10 restaurants within walking distance, you've got solid options without the suburban chain sprawl that's taken over so many areas.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Bear Lake within walking distance
  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Bear Lake Trail: 9 min walk
  • Horton Park: 6 min bike
🏡Space & Property

41,343 sq ft avg lots

  • 258 homes
💰Home Values

$330K median

  • 42 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,240/mo

$
$66,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,71276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Horton Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Bear Lake

0.0 mi

Median Sale Price

$330K

42 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Horton Park

0.5 mi

Expected Rent

$1,575/mo

$1,450 – $1,700 · estimated range

5.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools

7North Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 335 students · 19:1 · 1.1 mi
6North Muskegon Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 223 students · 17:1 · 1.1 mi
6North Muskegon Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 376 students · 15:1 · 1.1 mi
5ReethsPuffer Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 542 students · 18:1 · 0.8 mi
3Central Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 411 students · 15:1 · 0.8 mi

Walkability

1.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
1.5
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.3
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Short drive

Great Lakes Fresh Market

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Meijer
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Pizza Hut

12 minbike· 4 min drive
Hobo's Tavern
4 mindrive
Handsome Hobo Restaurant & Bar
4 mindrive
Mr. Quicks
4 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Hennesse's Irish Pub

9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Horton Park

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Lange Park
11 minbike
Park in Ruddiman Dr & Meadow Ln Area
6 mindrive
Bear Lake Beach Park
7 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

10 minbike· 16 min walk· 4 min drive
Playground in Giles Rd & Weber Rd Area
12 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Bear Lake

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Muskegon Lake
8 mindrive
Lost Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Veterans Memorial Park Walkway

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Star Ranch

11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Bear Lake Trail

9 minwalk· 3 min bike· 1 min drive
💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Hometown Pharmacy

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Walgreens
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Hackley Public Library

10 mindrive

Crime in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln 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 Muskegon County.

Muskegon County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,223/mo$59,274
10% (+PMI)$2,558/mo$68,224
5% (+PMI)$2,671/mo$71,232

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.

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Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$14K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$540K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~26 loans · $7M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 65%FHA 25%VA 9%USDA 2%

Most active lenders

1Mortgage 1 Incorporated20%
2Lake Michigan Credit Union15%
3VAN DYK Mortgage Corporation13%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC11%
5Mortgage Research Center, LLC7%
Refinances~20 loans · $3M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 80%FHA 14%VA 7%

Most active lenders

1Rocket Mortgage, LLC21%
2Lake Michigan Credit Union21%
3Fifth Third Bank, National Association10%
4United Shore Financial Services, LLC10%
5The Huntington National Bank8%

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

Laketon Township

231-744-2454Website

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

Water

Muskegon County DPW (municipal water)

Township served by county water; billing/meter via county DPW

Sewer

Muskegon County DPW (municipal sewer)

County sanitary sewer service

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU

Confirm by address
Police

Muskegon County Sheriff (PINS deputy)

Served by Muskegon County Sheriff PINS officer

Fire

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 Township · Source: laketontwpmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln 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(7)

Great Lakes Fresh Market

Grocery Store

1.7 mimap

Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market

Grocery Store

3.0 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

3.5 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Bernie O's

Restaurant

1.3 mimap
Pizza Hut

Restaurant

1.4 mimap
Hobo's Tavern

Restaurant

1.4 mimap
Handsome Hobo Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

1.4 mimap

Mr. Quicks

Fast Food

1.6 mimap

☕ Coffee(6)

Brooklyn Bagels

Café

1.7 mimap
Drip Drop Drink

Café

2.8 mimap

Aldea Coffee

Café

2.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(4)

18th Ammendment

Bar

2.7 mimap
Pigeon Hill

Pub

2.7 mimap

Tippsy Toad

Bar

2.8 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(29)

Central Elementary School

School

0.8 mimap

Reeths-Puffer Middle School

School

0.8 mimap
North Muskegon High School & Middle School

School

1.1 mimap
North Muskegon Elementary School

School

1.1 mimap

Giles School

1.2 mimap

+24 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Waters Edge Fitness

Fitness Center

3.8 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Horton Park
0.5 mimap

Bear Lake Beach Park

1.0 mimap

Park in Ruddiman Dr & Meadow Ln Area

1.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Star Ranch

Dog Park

4.6 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Bear Lake Trail

Bike Path

0.4 mimap

Bear Lake Trail

Bike Path

0.6 mimap

Cycleway loop off Horton Rd

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(7)

Hometown Pharmacy

Pharmacy

1.6 mimap

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

1.7 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

3.3 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Jumpstart

Childcare Center

4.3 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Mercy Health Hackley Campus

Hospital

3.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Hackley Public Library

2.8 mimap
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Living in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area: the details

Is Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area a good place to live?

If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $330,000.

What does it cost to live in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area?

The typical home in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area goes for around $330,000. There are 12 homes for sale here right now and 42 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

What do homes cost in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area?
The median home value in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area housing market?
there are 12 homes for sale in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area right now, and 42 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area?
Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Muskegon High School (7/10).
Is Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area walkable?
Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,240/mo

$
$66,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,71276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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