Idlewild Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $138K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Surrounded by rolling terrain and backed by Lake Michigan just a stone's throw away, this stretch of West Michigan feels tucked into its own corner—far enough from the buzz to breathe, close enough to everything that matters. The homes here tend toward the practical and well-maintained: updated kitchens, new windows, fresh flooring, the kind of straightforward upgrades that signal someone actually lives here and cares about the place. With Idlewild Lake just nearby, the neighborhood carries that quiet, lake-town feel where a short walk gets you to Hungerford Lake Recreation Area if you want to explore beyond your immediate surroundings. Corner lots are common, giving homes a little extra breathing room and proximity to local recreation.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Idlewild Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Idlewild Lake: 1 min walk
- Paradise Lake: 7 min drive
$138K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
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Median home price in Idlewild Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$937/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paradise Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
10
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
Idlewild Lake
Crime in Idlewild 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Idlewild Lake home (around $138,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $918 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $918/mo | $24,477 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,057/mo | $28,180 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,103/mo | $29,419 |
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.
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,205 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Idlewild 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
Frequently asked about Idlewild Lake
- What do homes cost in Idlewild Lake?
- The median home value in Idlewild Lake is about $138,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Idlewild Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Idlewild Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Idlewild Lake?
- Idlewild Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Idlewild Lake walkable?
- Idlewild 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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