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Lake Township (County-subdivision)

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

The quick answer

Lake Township (County-subdivision) is a township, part of Baldwin Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.

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24 homes for sale·Median $240K·Schools 4.0/10

🌳Top 15% park access

...and you're looking at a slice of west Michigan where water defines almost everything. The area sits right against Lake Michigan, with fingers of smaller lakes—Orchard, Echo, Big Star, Basford—scattered through wooded lots that run two, three, even twenty acres deep. Cabins and cottages cluster on the water's edge, some with sandy beach frontage, others tucked into the tree line with deeded access just down the road. The Manistee National Forest borders the township, so you're surrounded by woodland that feels genuinely remote, yet the roads that wind through are solid enough to get you out whenever you need to.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$240K median

  • 44 sales in last 12mo

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Lake Township (County-subdivision)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Median Sale Price

$240K

44 sales in last 12mo

Expected Rent

$775/mo

$675 – $875 · wider-area estimate

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 5/10

School District: Baldwin Community Schools

5Mason County Central HSHigh · 09-12 · 407 students · 22:1 · 16.8 mi
4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 6.5 mi
4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 6.5 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 6.5 mi

To buy a median-priced Lake Township (County-subdivision) home (around $240,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,619 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,619/mo$43,176
10% (+PMI)$1,864/mo$49,693
5% (+PMI)$1,946/mo$51,885

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

7 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$20K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$65K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Lake Township (County-subdivision), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~16 loans · $3M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 73%FHA 14%VA 8%USDA 5%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union13%
2Union Home Mortgage Corp.13%
3Mortgage 1 Incorporated10%
4Calcon Mutual Mortgage LLC6%
5Guild Mortgage Company6%

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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Reed Lake Boating Access Site

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

🌳 Parks(3)

Reed Lake Boating Access Site

0.3 mimap

Lake Township Park

1.8 mimap

Big Star Lake Public Access

2.5 mimap
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Living in Lake Township (County-subdivision): the details

Is Lake Township (County-subdivision) a good place to live?

Here is what the numbers say about Lake Township (County-subdivision) as a place to live. This township is part of Baldwin Community Schools. The going price is around $240,000.

What does it cost to live in Lake Township (County-subdivision)?

The median home value in Lake Township (County-subdivision) is about $240,000. There are 24 homes for sale here right now and 44 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Lake Township (County-subdivision)

What do homes cost in Lake Township (County-subdivision)?
The median home value in Lake Township (County-subdivision) is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Lake Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
there are 24 homes for sale in Lake Township (County-subdivision) right now, and 44 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Lake Township (County-subdivision)?
Lake Township (County-subdivision) is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).

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Data sources: listings · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Lake Township (County-subdivision)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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