Little Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $277K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here on this stretch of West Michigan, a 205-acre area centered on Woodbeck Lake gives you the kind of raw water-and-woods setup that doesn't require much translation. Rainbow Lake Public Access sits right adjacent, so boat launching and casual shoreline access aren't theoretical — they're already baked in. The surrounding w-cannonsville-rd-n-youngman-rd-area terrain runs low on urban conveniences (nature walkability hovers around 5.3 out of 10), which is partly the point: you're looking at land and water, not sidewalks and services. Downtown Grand Rapids is nearly an hour away, so this isn't a commute-friendly pocket—it's a place you choose when the drive trade-off makes sense for what you're after. The lake itself does the heavy lifting here.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Little Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Little Lake: 0 min walk
- Rainbow Lake Public Access: 15 min walk
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.7 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Walkable for daily errands
- Little Lake: 0 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Little Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,880/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rainbow Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Rainbow Lake Public Access
Little Lake
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Bass Lake Launch
Crime in Little Lake 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Little Lake home (around $277,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,842 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,842/mo | $49,131 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,121/mo | $56,565 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,214/mo | $59,051 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$160K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Little Lake 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.
Frequently asked about Little Lake
- What do homes cost in Little Lake?
- The median home value in Little Lake is about $277,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Little Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Little Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Little Lake?
- Little Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Little Lake walkable?
- Little Lake scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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