Lakeview Park Area
Room to spread out, great value
7 homes for sale·Median $150K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
This is where Grand Rapids goes to disappear. Out here in the far reaches of Kent County, you're trading your daily coffee run for something far more valuable — space to breathe on parcels that average over 2 acres each. When your nearest neighbor might be a quarter-mile away and the closest restaurant is about 8 miles out, you know you've found true privacy. The area is home to several established lake communities, including Woodland Lake and Middle Lake (Merrill Twp), where locals talk about channel connections between lakes like city folks discuss bus routes.
Why people love it here
10.8 acre avg lots
- 742 homes
$150K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lakeview Park Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,018/mo
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11 homes sold in Lakeview Park Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$150K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Lakeview Park Area
Moon Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Lakeview Park 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lakeview Park Area home (around $150,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $998 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $998/mo | $26,605 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,149/mo | $30,631 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,199/mo | $31,977 |
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
10 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$52K
Per listing
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,409 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Merrill · Source: merrilltownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeview Park 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Lakeview Park Area
- What do homes cost in Lakeview Park Area?
- The median home value in Lakeview Park Area is about $150,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeview Park Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Lakeview Park Area right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeview Park Area?
- Lakeview Park Area is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is White Cloud Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Lakeview Park Area walkable?
- Lakeview Park Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
