Butternut Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $224K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
Here's the thing about waking up out here: you're looking at water before you've had your coffee. Cordes Lake sits practically at your doorstep, 267 acres of the kind of space that makes you remember why you stopped scrolling through listings in places where the nearest lake requires a GPS and a half-hour drive. Mornings feel different when they come with that view already built in.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Butternut Lake within walking distance
- Spring Pond: 10 min bike
- Englewright Lake Public Access: 6 min drive
$224K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Butternut Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,518/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Englewright Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aiden's Place
Englewright Lake Public Access
Spring Pond
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
White Pine Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Crime in Butternut 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,268 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Butternut 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.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(13)
Big Whitefish School
Crandall School
Baptist Lake School
Little Whitefish School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Butternut Lake
- What do homes cost in Butternut Lake?
- The median home value in Butternut Lake is about $223,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Butternut Lake?
- Butternut Lake is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Butternut Lake walkable?
- Butternut Lake scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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