Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal
Surrounded by nature
Median $169K·Schools 5.5/10
The one thing you need to know: almost every home here has some claim on Crystal Lake. The neighborhood sits in West Michigan lake country, where a 50-by-100-foot lot might come with deeded dock access, a shared slip, or at minimum a view that makes morning coffee worth getting out of bed for. Most homes are modest cottages and ranches—two and three bedroom places with the kind of practical layouts that don't pretend to be anything fancier than they are—but the water is the real amenity. You're walking distance from a public boat launch, close enough to the shoreline that sunset runs are real and spontaneous, not something you have to plan around a drive. A grocery store sits about an 11-minute walk away; two parks anchor the immediate area. The lake itself is all sports, clear enough to matter, and it doesn't require apologies or explanations for why you chose to live here instead of somewhere else.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Crystal Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
$169K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,147/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Crystal Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crystal Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Carson City-Crystal Area Schools
Crime in Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal 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 Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal home (around $169,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $30k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,119 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,119/mo | $29,833 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,288/mo | $34,351 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,345/mo | $35,859 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Frequently asked about Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal
- What do homes cost in Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal?
- The median home value in Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal is about $169,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal?
- Durkee'S Lakeside Park of Crystal is served by Carson City-Crystal Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Carson City Elementary School (7/10).
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