North Lakewood Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
North Lakewood Area is a neighborhood, part of Whitehall District Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $380,000.
6 homes for sale·Median $380K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 4.8/10
The closest coffee shop might be over two miles away, but when you're sitting on your deck overlooking five wooded acres with nothing but birdsong and rustling leaves, you won't miss the urban hustle. This corner of Kent County is where people come to disappear into nature without actually leaving civilization behind. Every home here seems to come with its own slice of forest, and locals consistently mention the same things: privacy, space to breathe, and room to truly unwind.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Blue Lake within walking distance
- Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue): 1 min walk
- Orange Trail: 1 min walk
9.6 acre avg lots
- 127 homes
$380K median
- 20 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in North Lakewood Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,579/mo
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20 homes sold in North Lakewood Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Blue Lake County Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Blue Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$380K
20 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Blue Lake County Park
1.9 mi
Expected Rent
$1,150/mo
$1,000 – $1,275 · estimated range
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Whitehall District Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Wolverine
Turtle Beach
Orange Trail
Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)
Crime in North Lakewood Area 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced North Lakewood Area home (around $379,950) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,559 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,559/mo | $68,246 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,946/mo | $78,550 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,076/mo | $82,013 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
11 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$18K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$58K
Per listing
Who actually lends in North Lakewood Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Blue Lake Township
Source: bluelaketownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,543 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; homes on individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic systems
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Blue Lake Township · Source: bluelaketownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for North Lakewood Area 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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Grocery Store
🏫 Schools(1)
Technology Center
🌳 Parks(4)
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Living in North Lakewood Area: the details
Is North Lakewood Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, North Lakewood Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Whitehall District Schools. Expect prices centered around $380,000.
What does it cost to live in North Lakewood Area?
The median home value in North Lakewood Area is about $380,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 20 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about North Lakewood Area
- What do homes cost in North Lakewood Area?
- The median home value in North Lakewood Area is about $379,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Lakewood Area housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in North Lakewood Area right now, and 20 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Lakewood Area?
- North Lakewood Area is served by Whitehall District Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
- Is North Lakewood Area walkable?
- North Lakewood Area scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
