Little Mud Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $175K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.8/10
The water here announces itself before you see it—the smell of it, the way the air changes as you come over a rise. This stretch of West Michigan spreads across nearly 200 acres of lake country, where Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge and Pearl Street Park is a short drive away for anyone wanting trails or a picnic table by the shore. The landscape is the kind that doesn't hurry you; the roads wind through, and the quiet settles in like it belongs here. Downtown Grand Rapids is less than an hour away when you need it, but most days the real draw is staying put—the water, the wood-frame cottages, the sense that you've left the busier parts of the state behind without actually going very far.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Little Mud Lake within walking distance
- Little Mud Lake: 8 min walk
- Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 13 min walk
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.3 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
$175K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Little Mud Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,189/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pearl Street Park
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Little Mud Lake
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Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Little Mud 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 Mud Lake home (around $175,100) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,165 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,165/mo | $31,057 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,341/mo | $35,756 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,400/mo | $37,328 |
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.
Solar potential
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Little Mud 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.
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🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(4)
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🚴 Trails(5)
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
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Bike Path
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📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Little Mud Lake
- What do homes cost in Little Mud Lake?
- The median home value in Little Mud Lake is about $175,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Little Mud Lake?
- Little Mud Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Little Mud Lake walkable?
- Little Mud Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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