Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Space and nature
6 homes for sale·Median $325K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.4/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bear Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Bear Lake Trail: 9 min walk
- Horton Park: 6 min bike
41,343 sq ft avg lots
- 258 homes
$325K median
- 44 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,203/mo
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44 homes sold in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood 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
$325K
44 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Horton Park
0.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer 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
+1 more
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 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 $324,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,158 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,158/mo | $57,556 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,485/mo | $66,265 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,594/mo | $69,177 |
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
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.
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
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 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
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Bernie O's
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Mr. Quicks
Fast Food
+1 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
Giles School
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
Bear Lake Trail
Bike Path
Bear Lake Trail
Bike Path
Cycleway loop off Horton Rd
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
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 $324,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area right now, and 44 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.
