Carr Lake Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Carr Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Oakridge Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $200,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $200K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.3/10
If you're looking for space to spread out and privacy that's hard to find closer to the city, this corner of Kent County delivers exactly that. With homes sitting on generous lots averaging 1.4 acres, you'll have room for the pole barns, workshops, and storage sheds that locals here seem to love — nearly every property features some combination of these outbuildings. The area feels genuinely rural, where you can work on projects without bothering neighbors and actually see stars at night.
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Why people love it here
5.3 acre avg lots
- 25 homes
Near the water
- Wolf Lake — 1.7 mi
- Carr Lake: 2 min walk
- Park in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area: 7 min drive
$200K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Carr Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,354/mo
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13 homes sold in Carr Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$200K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$900 – $1,150 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Wolf Lake
1.7 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 5/10
School District: Oakridge Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
McDonald's
Wolf Lake Tavern
Park in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Playground in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Carr Lake
Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
Walgreens
Crime in Carr Lake 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 Carr Lake Area home (around $199,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,344 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,344/mo | $35,834 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,547/mo | $41,244 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,615/mo | $43,063 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$15K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$155K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Egelston Township
Source: egelstontwp.org · 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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,466 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Mix of private wells and county water in developed corridors
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional IOU
Confirm by addressServices for Egelston Township · Source: egelstontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Carr 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
Wolf Lake Tavern
Bar
🏫 Schools(28)
Carr School
School
School
Saint Thomas School
+23 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Carr Lake Area: the details
Is Carr Lake Area a good place to live?
Carr Lake Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Oakridge Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $200,000.
What does it cost to live in Carr Lake Area?
Homes in Carr Lake Area sell for a median of about $200,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Carr Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Carr Lake Area?
- The median home value in Carr Lake Area is about $199,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carr Lake Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Carr Lake Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carr Lake Area?
- Carr Lake Area is served by Oakridge Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oakridge High School (5/10).
- Is Carr Lake Area walkable?
- Carr Lake Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
