Pickerel Lake Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Pickerel Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Baldwin Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $178,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $178K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
This is where Grand Rapids goes to disappear. Out here in the sprawling acres of rural Kent County, you're not just buying a home — you're buying solitude, space, and the kind of quiet that only comes when your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away. With median lots stretching over 3 acres, this isn't suburbia with a lawn. This is Pure Michigan territory, where hunting blinds and food plots are as common as mailboxes, and where locals keep talking about the deer, the fishing, and the endless ATV trails that snake through the woods.
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Why people love it here
10.0 acre avg lots
- 348 homes
$178K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Pickerel Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,208/mo
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8 homes sold in Pickerel Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$178K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Upriver Nature Preserve
3.0 mi
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,050 – $1,350 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lilley Lake
+1 more
To buy a median-priced Pickerel Lake Area home (around $177,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,199 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,199/mo | $31,963 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,380/mo | $36,789 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,440/mo | $38,411 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$55K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.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
~$953/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,406 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Remote rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Remote rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; propane typical.
Confirm by addressLilley Township Fire Department
Township FD at 10730 Prospect Ave, Bitely.
Services for Lilley Township · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Pickerel Lake 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Upriver Nature Preserve
3.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Pickerel Lake Area: the details
Is Pickerel Lake Area a good place to live?
Pickerel Lake Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Baldwin Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $178,000.
What does it cost to live in Pickerel Lake Area?
The typical home in Pickerel Lake Area goes for around $178,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Pickerel Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Pickerel Lake Area?
- The median home value in Pickerel Lake Area is about $177,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pickerel Lake Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Pickerel Lake Area right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pickerel Lake Area?
- Pickerel Lake Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Pickerel Lake Area walkable?
- Pickerel Lake Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
