Mill Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $141K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a distinctly rural feel with generous lot sizes averaging over an acre, providing residents with plenty of space and privacy. The 77-acre community maintains a peaceful, low-density character that appeals to those seeking room to breathe while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Mill Lake within walking distance
- Mill Lake: 4 min walk
- Bitely Lake: 8 min walk
$141K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Mill Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$954/mo

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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mill Lake
+1 more
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Mill 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.gov · unconfirmed
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
~$955/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,421 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Remote rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Remote rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; propane typical.
Confirm by addressLilley Township Fire Department
Township FD at 10730 Prospect Ave, Bitely.
Services for Lilley · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Mill 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.
Frequently asked about Mill Lake
- What do homes cost in Mill Lake?
- The median home value in Mill Lake is about $140,525. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Mill Lake?
- Mill Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Mill Lake walkable?
- Mill Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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