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Cecilia Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $325K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏙️63 mito Downtown GR(~2h 6m drive)
🏞️56 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 52m drive)

People show up expecting a quiet lake getaway and find themselves in the middle of serious recreational country—no-wake waters where the fishing is legitimate, west-facing sunsets that actually deliver, and enough acreage around the properties to breathe. The shoreline runs deep and clear; log cabins and modest cottages cluster on plots that often sprawl five acres or more, some split between the water side and land across the road. You get private docks, a hundred feet of frontage if you're lucky, knotty pine interiors, and the kind of uncluttered silence that makes you understand why people keep coming back.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Cecilia Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Shonenya Lake: 10 min walk
  • Cecilia Lake: 6 min bike
💰Home Values

$325K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size60acres
Homes on lake155parcels
Max depth30feet
Avg depth15feet
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Cecilia Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,206/mo

$
$65,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,68676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Reed Lake Boating Access Site

1.0 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Baldwin Community Schools

4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 5.6 mi
4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 5.7 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 5.7 mi

Walkability

2.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

Shonenya Lake

10 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Cecilia Lake
6 minbike
Basford Lake
8 minbike
Duck Lake
11 minbike

+1 more

To buy a median-priced Cecilia Lake home (around $325,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,189 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,189/mo$58,376
10% (+PMI)$2,520/mo$67,190
5% (+PMI)$2,631/mo$70,152

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.

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Solar potential

~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,242 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Cecilia 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.

🌳 Parks(4)

Reed Lake Boating Access Site

1.0 mimap

Lake Township Park

1.2 mimap

Big Star Lake Public Access

2.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Cecilia Lake

What do homes cost in Cecilia Lake?
The median home value in Cecilia Lake is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Cecilia Lake housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Cecilia Lake right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Cecilia Lake?
Cecilia Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
Is Cecilia Lake walkable?
Cecilia Lake scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Cecilia Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,206/mo

$
$65,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,68676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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