Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat
Strong schools draw families here
Median $410K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Wake up here and your morning coffee tastes different—you're looking at water instead of a parking lot. Waterfront living defines the rhythm of daily life in this platted neighborhood, with homes positioned to embrace water views and the slower cadence that comes with lakeside living. Gerald R. Ford airport sits about 47 minutes south if you need to get out, but honestly, the pull here is toward the water and the relaxed pace the area offers. A proper park for hiking and picnicking lands about three miles down the road if you want a change of scenery. The lot sizes and home footprints vary enough that you don't feel packed in, and the neighborhood itself has the low-key feel of people who chose to be here for the lifestyle it affords.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 6.0 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$410K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pine Lake
+1 more
Crime in Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat home (around $409,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,712 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,139/mo | $83,714 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,277/mo | $87,393 |
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
$325K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,407 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat 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
Lower Crooked Lake Park
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🏫 Schools(1)
North Pine Lake School
🌳 Parks(3)
Frequently asked about Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat
- What do homes cost in Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat?
- The median home value in Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat is about $409,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat?
- Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat walkable?
- Merlau'S Pine Lake Plat scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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