Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Median $270K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
This peaceful 106-acre lake in Newaygo County offers a serene retreat just outside the Grand Rapids metro area. Properties around Middle Lake feature generous lot sizes averaging nearly three-quarters of an acre, providing plenty of space for outdoor enjoyment and privacy between homes. The lake's manageable size creates an intimate community feel where neighbors often know each other, while still offering excellent opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Middle Lake within walking distance
- Middle Lake: 12 min walk
- Richmond Lake: 5 min drive
$270K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
OpenStreetMapDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,834/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Middle Lake
+1 more
Birchgrove Trail
Crime in Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,306 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Merrill · Source: merrilltownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) 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.
Frequently asked about Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)
- What do homes cost in Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)?
- The median home value in Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) is about $270,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Middle Lake (Merrill Twp)?
- Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is White Cloud Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) walkable?
- Middle Lake (Merrill Twp) 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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