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Lake Area72.3 acres

Government Lake

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $123K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏙️67 mito Downtown GR(~2h 13m drive)
🏞️62 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 4m drive)

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💰Home Values

$123K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

OpenStreetMap
Homes on lake27parcels
Max depth15feet
Avg depth8feet
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Government Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$836/mo

$
$24,640
20%
%
Principal & Interest $63976%
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.

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Baldwin Community Schools

4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 2.0 mi
4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 2.0 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 2.0 mi

Walkability

3.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
3.3
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Government Lake Lodge

13 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Subway
5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Unnamed park

5 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Unnamed playground

8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Government Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Big O Motorcycle Trail

7 mindrive· 18 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Pere Marquette State Trail

5 mindrive

Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Median Price

$30K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$896/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,267 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Government 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.

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

1.0 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Government Lake Lodge

Restaurant

0.2 mimap

Subway

Fast Food

1.1 mimap

Pompeiis Pizza

Restaurant

1.6 mimap
Dairy Queen

Fast Food

1.6 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Unnamed park

1.2 mimap

Park

1.2 mimap

Park in Baldwin, Village of

1.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

1.4 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.4 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.4 mimap
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Frequently asked about Government Lake

What do homes cost in Government Lake?
The median home value in Government Lake is about $123,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Government Lake?
Government Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
Is Government Lake walkable?
Government Lake scores 3.2/10 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 Government Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$836/mo

$
$24,640
20%
%
Principal & Interest $63976%
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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