Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area
Easy outdoor access
10 homes for sale·Median $387K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.3/10
Lake Road threads through dense woods and opens onto working land—a 6,295-acre stretch where tree-lined corners meet open acreage and the road itself feels like part of the terrain rather than something imposed on it. A mile from town, you're already in a different landscape: properties run to 20 acres, some with ponds and meadows, restored schoolhouses and cottages built to last a season or a lifetime, hardwood cabinets and geothermal systems sitting comfortably alongside fireplaces meant for actual winter nights. Lake Michigan is right here—deeded beach access, a five-minute walk from some homes, the kind of proximity that lets you taste salt without planning for it. Grocery and restaurants sit about a mile and change away, close enough that you're not trapped, far enough that the area has held onto its woods and quiet. This is the sort of place where you can watch the seasons turn from your own land.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Upper Silver Lake — 1.1 mi
- Wyckoff Lake: 9 min bike
- Johnson Square Park: 11 min drive
Hart High School
- High — 3.7 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
$387K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,627/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cedar Point Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Upper Silver Lake
1.1 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wyckoff Lake
Beach at Upper Silver Lake
Crime in Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area home (around $387,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,574 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,574/mo | $68,641 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,964/mo | $79,027 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,094/mo | $82,500 |
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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,344 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pizza Factory
Restaurant
Frickin Chicken Shack
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Golden Bakery Donut Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Pentwater Pathways Yellow Loop
Bike Path
Pentwater Pathways Blue Loop
Bike Path
Pentwater Pathways Green/Blue
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Hart Public Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area?
- The median home value in Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area is about $387,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area?
- Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
- Is Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area walkable?
- Lake Rd & N 52nd Ave Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.