Lakewood Public Schools
Surrounded by nature
Median $296K·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
$296K median
- 84 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lakewood Public Schools
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,009/mo
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84 homes sold in Lakewood Public Schools this year. Thinking of selling?
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
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carls
McDonald's
+1 more
Fourth Avenue Inn & Bistro
Veterans Memorial
+1 more
Swifty's Place
Jordan Lake
+1 more
Beach in Vedder Rd & M 50 Area
Lake Odessa Library
Crime in Lakewood Public Schools 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 Ionia County.
Ionia County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lakewood Public Schools home (around $296,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,969 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,969/mo | $52,501 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,267/mo | $60,445 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,366/mo | $63,101 |
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
9 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$53K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$280K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$140K
Median
Who actually lends in Lakewood Public Schools, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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.
Solar potential
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,388 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakewood Public Schools 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Carls
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Chee Peng Chinese
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
🏫 Schools(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Lake Odessa Library
Frequently asked about Lakewood Public Schools
- What do homes cost in Lakewood Public Schools?
- The median home value in Lakewood Public Schools is about $296,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakewood Public Schools housing market?
- there are 32 homes for sale in Lakewood Public Schools right now, and 84 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.