Fifth Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $419K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.0/10
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fifth Lake within walking distance
- Fifth Lake: 11 min bike
- First Lake Park: 11 min drive
$419K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Fifth Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,845/mo
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Nearest Park
First Lake Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fifth Lake
Crime in Fifth 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 Fifth Lake home (around $419,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,787 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,787/mo | $74,317 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,209/mo | $85,562 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,350/mo | $89,322 |
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.
Solar potential
~$863/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,340 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Fifth 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.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🏫 Schools(2)
School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Home Township Library
Frequently asked about Fifth Lake
- What do homes cost in Fifth Lake?
- The median home value in Fifth Lake is about $419,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fifth Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fifth 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 Fifth Lake?
- Fifth Lake is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montabella JuniorSenior High (5/10).
- Is Fifth Lake walkable?
- Fifth Lake scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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