Lakewood Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $290K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 6.0/10
Sunfield and Lake Odessa sit in the rolling terrain of west-central Michigan, rural enough that the county lines actually matter—this is Barry, Eaton, and Ionia County territory all stitched together by one school district. Lakewood Public Schools formed in 1961 from a merger of four independent districts facing overcrowding, and that consolidation DNA still shapes things today. The district now serves about 1,600 students across four schools, a modest footprint for a region that has watched enrollment decline over three decades. What sticks around, though, are the communities themselves: Lake Odessa has been a Tree City USA since 1987, and the library there stocks 25,000 books alongside tool checkout and sewing machines—the kind of place where a public institution does more than lend.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Jordan Lake within walking distance
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Veterans Memorial: 10 min walk
- Park in Jordan Lake Rd & Cherry St Area: 13 min walk
$290K median
- 82 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lakewood Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Veterans Memorial
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Jordan Lake
0.0 mi
Frequently asked about Lakewood Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Lakewood Public Schools?
- The median home value in Lakewood Public Schools is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakewood Public Schools housing market?
- there are 25 homes for sale in Lakewood Public Schools right now, and 82 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakewood Public Schools?
- Lakewood Public Schools is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakewood High School (7/10).
- Is Lakewood Public Schools walkable?
- Lakewood Public Schools scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.