Gillen Springs Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $370K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
About a 2-hour drive north of downtown Grand Rapids sits this 322-acre stretch of West Michigan where Lake Michigan is right there—literally at the edge of the property—and the Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit is less than two miles out. The proximity to actual water and genuine forest (not a manicured park) is the whole point; you're in a place where the landscape is the amenity, and that's it. No commercial strip, no school rankings to debate. Just acreage, shoreline access, and the kind of quiet that comes from being oriented toward the lake and woods rather than toward town.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Gillen Springs Lake within walking distance
- Gillen Springs Lake: 2 min walk
- Oxbow Lake: 10 min drive
$370K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Gillen Springs Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Reed Lake Boating Access Site
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,256 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Gillen Springs 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.
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Frequently asked about Gillen Springs Lake
- What do homes cost in Gillen Springs Lake?
- The median home value in Gillen Springs Lake is about $370,125. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Gillen Springs Lake?
- Gillen Springs Lake is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
- Is Gillen Springs Lake walkable?
- Gillen Springs Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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