Southeast Park Lake Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Southeast Park Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Marion Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $225,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 1.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
Most people hear "rural Michigan township" and picture isolation, but step out here and you're surrounded by water access, working land, and homes with real breathing room—all within a couple miles of Marion village. The Clam River runs through, and you've got Woodbeck Lake practically next door, which means boating and riverfront living aren't distant dreams but actual neighbors. Homes sit on substantial acreage, often multiple acres, with room for barns, pole buildings, and the kind of setup that works if you're raising animals or just want space between you and the next mailbox. Pretty Lake Boating Access is right adjacent, so water recreation isn't something you drive 30 minutes to find. When you need to eat or grab supplies, Marion's minutes away—close enough that you're not cut off, far enough that the quiet sticks around. This stretch appeals to people who want country living with water nearby and don't mind their lots measured in acres rather than feet.
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Why people love it here
9.5 acre avg lots
- 1,234 homes
$225K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Southeast Park Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,531/mo
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4 homes sold in Southeast Park Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$225K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Marion Mill Pond
1.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$950 – $1,200 · wider-area estimate
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Marion Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Flashback Cafe
Horseshoe Bar
Marion Mill Pond
Unnamed playground
Hall Lake
Crime in Southeast Park Lake Area 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Southeast Park Lake Area home (around $225,450) at today's 6.71% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,526 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,526/mo | $40,686 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,756/mo | $46,824 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,833/mo | $48,891 |
Estimates use a 6.71% 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
Typical Land Value
$28K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Southeast Park Lake Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,213 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Southeast Park Lake Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Marion Mill Pond
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Southeast Park Lake Area: the details
Is Southeast Park Lake Area a good place to live?
Southeast Park Lake Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Marion Public Schools. The going price is around $225,000.
What does it cost to live in Southeast Park Lake Area?
The median home value in Southeast Park Lake Area is about $225,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Southeast Park Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Southeast Park Lake Area?
- The median home value in Southeast Park Lake Area is about $225,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Southeast Park Lake Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Southeast Park Lake Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Southeast Park Lake Area?
- Southeast Park Lake Area is served by Marion Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Marion Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Southeast Park Lake Area walkable?
- Southeast Park Lake Area scores 1.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.