Idlewild
Solid value in a growing area
Median $95K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 3.7/10
Early evening pulls the best light through here—that hour when the tree line softens. The Pere Marquette River threads through nearby, drawing people who fish and paddle. The Rail Trail runs behind many homes, good for a bike ride or a walk without needing pavement. Most places are two-bedroom ranches on modest acreage, the kind with garages and room to breathe, about 14 miles south of downtown Grand Rapids but anchored by quiet and land. State hunting grounds and public trails spread across the area, and the schools feed into Byron Center Public Schools. It's the kind of spot where a corner lot and proximity to nature matter more than being close to anything grand—just the ordinary work of living near what you actually use.
Why people love it here
$95K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Idlewild
Estimated Monthly Payment
$645/mo
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7 homes sold in Idlewild this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
Pompeiis Pizza
Paradise Lake Public Access
Foreman Lakes
Pine Forest Pathway
Pere Marquette State Trail
Crime in Idlewild 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Idlewild home (around $95,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $17k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $632 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $632/mo | $16,850 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $727/mo | $19,399 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $759/mo | $20,252 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
17 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$15K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,284 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Idlewild 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
Paradise Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Idlewild
- What do homes cost in Idlewild?
- The median home value in Idlewild is about $95,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Idlewild housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Idlewild right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Idlewild?
- Idlewild is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Idlewild walkable?
- Idlewild scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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