Marl Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $308K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 4.0/10
The water here—Woodbeck Lake sits right at your doorstep, and 206 acres of shoreline and surrounding land give you the kind of breathing room that feels genuinely rural. You're about an hour and a quarter from downtown Grand Rapids if you need the city, but most days you won't be thinking about that drive; Roadside Park is adjacent, and a couple miles down the road there's a restaurant when you're ready to venture out. The nature score runs modest—this isn't heavily landscaped—but that's exactly the point: it's lake country with a quiet, working feel, the kind of place where water access and open land define the character more than anything else.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Marl Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Marl Lake: 6 min walk
- Roadside Park: 8 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Marl Lake: 6 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
$308K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Marl Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Roadside Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
3D's Pizza
+1 more
Roadside Park
Playground on Beahan Rd
Marl Lake
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Richland Township Library
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Vestaburg Community Schools
Crime in Marl 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 →Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Marl 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
3D's Pizza
Restaurant
Leona's Restaurant
Restaurant
Farmer in the Dell
Restaurant
The Depot
Restaurant
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
Frequently asked about Marl Lake
- What do homes cost in Marl Lake?
- The median home value in Marl Lake is about $308,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Marl Lake?
- Marl Lake is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Vestaburg Community High School (4/10).
- Is Marl Lake walkable?
- Marl Lake scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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