Cowden Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $590K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 6.7/10
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Cowden Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Cowden Lake: 9 min bike
- Cowden Lake Public Access: 12 min bike
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.9 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$590K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
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Median home price in Cowden Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,005/mo
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Nearest Park
Cowden Lake Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Cowden Lake Public Access
Cowden Lake
Crime in Cowden 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 →To buy a median-priced Cowden Lake home (around $590,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,924 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,924/mo | $104,647 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,518/mo | $120,481 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,717/mo | $125,776 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
Median Price
$115K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,341 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Cowden 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.
Frequently asked about Cowden Lake
- What do homes cost in Cowden Lake?
- The median home value in Cowden Lake is about $590,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Cowden Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Cowden Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Cowden Lake?
- Cowden Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Cowden Lake walkable?
- Cowden Lake scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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