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Home/Neighborhoods/Merrill Township/Woodland Lake Area
Neighborhood22944.8 acres

Woodland Lake Area

Room to spread out, great value

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

Woodland Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of White Cloud Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $159,000.

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6 homes for sale·Median $159K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.0/10

🏙️51 mito Downtown GR(~1h 41m drive)
🏞️47 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 33m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

10.8 acre avg lots

  • 742 homes
💰Home Values

$159K median

  • 12 sales in last 12mo
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Woodland Lake Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,079/mo

$
$31,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $82576%
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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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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Median Sale Price

$159K

12 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

1.9 mi

Expected Rent

$1,025/mo

$900 – $1,150 · estimated range

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 5/10

School District: White Cloud Public Schools

5White Cloud Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 414 students · 17:1 · 9.6 mi
4White Cloud High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 294 students · 24:1 · 9.9 mi
4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 14.1 mi
4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 14.2 mi
3White Cloud Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 227 students · 16:1 · 9.9 mi

Walkability

1.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Park in Lakeview Park Area

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Moon Lake

6 mindrive· 13 min bike
Benton Lake
11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short walk

North Country National Scenic Trail

7 minwalk· 3 min bike· <1 min drive

To buy a median-priced Woodland Lake Area home (around $159,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,071 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,071/mo$28,559
10% (+PMI)$1,233/mo$32,871
5% (+PMI)$1,287/mo$34,321

Estimates use a 6.65% 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

9 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$7K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$80K

Per listing

Local Government · area-wide

Merrill Township

Website

Source: merrilltownship.com · unconfirmed

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

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)

No municipal collection; residents contract haulers

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets

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Natural Gasvaries by address

No piped natural gas (propane/LP)

Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas

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Police

Newaygo County Sheriff

Sheriff is primary law enforcement for county townships

Fireunconfirmed

Area fire department (via Newaygo County 911)

Rural fire coverage dispatched through county

Services for Merrill Township · Source: merrilltownship.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Woodland Lake 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

🍕 Restaurants(1)

The Cottage on 37

Restaurant

2.3 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Woody's Bar & Grill

Bar

2.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(6)

Unnamed park

1.9 mimap

Park in Lakeview Park Area

1.9 mimap

Park

1.9 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

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Living in Woodland Lake Area: the details

Is Woodland Lake Area a good place to live?

If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Woodland Lake Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of White Cloud Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $159,000.

What does it cost to live in Woodland Lake Area?

The typical home in Woodland Lake Area goes for around $159,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Woodland Lake Area

What do homes cost in Woodland Lake Area?
The median home value in Woodland Lake Area is about $159,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Woodland Lake Area housing market?
there are 6 homes for sale in Woodland Lake Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Woodland Lake Area?
Woodland Lake Area is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is White Cloud Elementary School (5/10).
Is Woodland Lake Area walkable?
Woodland Lake Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Woodland Lake Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,079/mo

$
$31,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $82576%
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.

Micro Communities(4)

Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)
M

Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)

Moonbeam Lake
M

Moonbeam Lake

Nichols Lake
N

Nichols Lake

Woodland Lake
W

Woodland Lake

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