Houseman Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $831K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
This exclusive residential area in Kent County offers an exceptional blend of privacy and space with its generous lot sizes averaging over four acres each. The community spans 541 acres of thoughtfully developed land, providing residents with room to breathe and create their ideal outdoor spaces. Properties here attract those seeking a more expansive lifestyle while remaining connected to Grand Rapids' urban conveniences.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Houseman Lake within walking distance
- Houseman Lake: 0 min walk
- Highbank Lake: 9 min drive
$831K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Houseman Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,638/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nichols Lake North
4.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Houseman Lake
+1 more
Crime in Houseman 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$947/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Remote rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Remote rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; propane typical.
Confirm by addressLilley Township Fire Department
Township FD at 10730 Prospect Ave, Bitely.
Services for Lilley · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Houseman 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.
Frequently asked about Houseman Lake
- What do homes cost in Houseman Lake?
- The median home value in Houseman Lake is about $830,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Houseman Lake?
- Houseman Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Houseman Lake walkable?
- Houseman 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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