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Lake Area155.0 acres

Little Norton Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $270K·Walkability 2.7/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏙️27 mito Downtown GR(~54 min drive)
🏞️48 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 37m drive)

You'd think a lake area would be all vacation homes and tourist noise, but out here it's genuinely low-key—155 acres of actual breathing room where the water is just part of the landscape, not the whole story. Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge, and Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park is a short walk away if you want to stretch your legs without the production. Groceries are a few miles out, which keeps the strip-mall energy at bay and means you're really choosing to be here rather than stumbling through on your way to somewhere else. It's the kind of place where you wake up near water but don't have to live in a postcard.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Little Norton Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park: 9 min bike
  • Norton Lake: 11 min bike
💰Home Values

$270K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size9acres
Homes on lake9parcels
Private — owners only

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Little Norton Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,833/mo

$
$54,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,40176%
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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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.

7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 6/10 to 8/10

School District: Greenville Public Schools

6Lincoln Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 432 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Walkability

2.7

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.7
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🌳Parks
Bikeable

Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park

9 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Bass Lake Public Access
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Norton Lake

11 minbike· 25 min walk· 4 min drive
Perch Lake
7 mindrive
Bass Lake
5 mindrive
Bowen Lake
10 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake

8 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Short drive

Bass Lake Launch

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
Lincoln Lake Launch
10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Spencer Township Library

9 mindrive

Crime in Little Norton 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 Norton Lake home (around $270,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,819 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,819/mo$48,497
10% (+PMI)$2,093/mo$55,819
5% (+PMI)$2,186/mo$58,280

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.

Full Little Norton Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Little Norton 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.

🍺 Bars(2)

The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant

Bar

2.3 mimap

The Kicks at Bowen Lake

Bar

2.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Settlement School

1.9 mimap

Turk Lake School

3.1 mimap

Spencer School

3.4 mimap

Pine Flat School

3.8 mimap
Lincoln Heights School
4.8 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park
0.6 mimap

Bass Lake Public Access

1.2 mimap
Cooper Creek County Park

Park

1.9 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(2)

Sherarer Road West

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Bass Lake Launch

Boat Launch

1.2 mimap
Lincoln Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.0 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Spencer Township Library

3.2 mimap
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Frequently asked about Little Norton Lake

What do homes cost in Little Norton Lake?
The median home value in Little Norton Lake is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Little Norton Lake housing market?
no homes are listed in Little Norton 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 Norton Lake?
Little Norton Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
Is Little Norton Lake walkable?
Little Norton Lake scores 2.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Little Norton Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,833/mo

$
$54,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,40176%
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.

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