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Crystal 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 $508K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 4.5/10

🏙️42 mito Downtown GR(~1h 25m drive)
🏞️67 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 13m drive)

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Crystal Lake within walking distance
  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Crystal Lake: 1 min walk
  • Crystal Lake Public Access: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$508K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size709acres
Homes on lake667parcels
Max depth70feet
Avg depth20feet
Public accessDestination lakeFish: Northern Longear Sunfish

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Same name, different focus — Crystal Lake is also covered as:

  • Crystal Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Crystal Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,445/mo

$
$101,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,63376%
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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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.

4.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 5/10

School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools

5Central Montcalm Middle High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 786 students · 20:1 · 7.2 mi
4Carson CityCrystal High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 218 students · 18:1 · 7.4 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Upper ElementaryMiddle SchoolMiddle · 04-08 · 256 students · 18:1 · 7.4 mi
NRCarson CityCrystal Virtual AcademyHigh · 06-12 · 51 students · 51:1 · 7.4 mi
NRCentral Montcalm Upper Elem SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 278 students · 15:1 · 7.5 mi

Walkability

1.9

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.9
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.8
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Blanchard's Thriftway

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Crystal Lake Public Access

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Unnamed playground

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Crystal Lake

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

dog_park

12 minbike· 5 min drive
🎬Movie Theaters
Bikeable

Crystal Box Office Theater

12 minbike· 4 min drive

Crime in Crystal 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 Crystal Lake home (around $507,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,418 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $3,418/mo$91,157
10% (+PMI)$3,934/mo$104,920
5% (+PMI)$4,108/mo$109,546

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.

Full Crystal Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,487 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Crystal 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.

🛒 Grocery(1)

Blanchard's Thriftway

Grocery Store

1.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(1)

Pine Grove School

3.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Crystal Lake Public Access

0.6 mimap

Crystal Lake Public Access

0.8 mimap
Crystal Township Park
0.9 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Park on Vernier Rd

Dog Park

1.0 mimap
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Frequently asked about Crystal Lake

What do homes cost in Crystal Lake?
The median home value in Crystal Lake is about $507,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Crystal Lake housing market?
there are 3 homes for sale in Crystal Lake right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Montcalm Middle High School (5/10).
Is Crystal Lake walkable?
Crystal Lake scores 1.9/10 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 Crystal Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,445/mo

$
$101,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,63376%
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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