Big Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $262K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
This 841-acre lake in Allegan County offers generous waterfront living with typical lots averaging just over a fifth of an acre. The expansive lake provides ample space for boating, fishing, and water recreation without feeling crowded, making it a retreat from the busier Grand Rapids metro area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Big Lake: 1 min walk
- Pickerel Lake: 5 min drive
$262K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRExplore Big Lake
Same name, different focus — Big Lake is also covered as:
- Big Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Big Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,779/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Lake Public Access
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Lake Public Access
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Crime in Big 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Big Lake home (around $262,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,755 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,755/mo | $46,802 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,020/mo | $53,875 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,109/mo | $56,246 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Watson Township
Source: watsontownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,311 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid)
Fire/burn permit contact (269) 686-5222; covered by area department.
Services for Watson · Source: watsontownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Big 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.
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Frequently asked about Big Lake
- What do homes cost in Big Lake?
- The median home value in Big Lake is about $262,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Big Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Big Lake?
- Big Lake is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Big Lake walkable?
- Big Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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