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Minkler Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $371K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.2/10

🏙️37 mito Downtown GR(~1h 14m drive)
🏞️47 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 33m drive)

This 348-acre lake in Allegan County offers waterfront living with generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre. The larger parcels provide space for outdoor activities and privacy while maintaining the intimate feel of a lake community. Residents enjoy direct water access for boating, fishing, and swimming, with the peaceful setting creating an ideal retreat from urban life.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Minkler Lake within walking distance
  • Minkler Lake: 2 min walk
  • Base Line Lake: 8 min drive
💰Home Values

$371K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size49acres
Homes on lake41parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Minkler Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,520/mo

$
$74,250
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,92676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Baseline Lake Public Access

1.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

5.2
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 7/10

School District: Allegan Public Schools

7Allegan Online K8Elementary · K-08 · 46 students · 15:1 · 5.2 mi
6Pine Trails Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 344 students · 17:1 · 4.6 mi
6West Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 246 students · 18:1 · 5.3 mi
5LE White Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 447 students · 15:1 · 5.6 mi
2Allegan Alternative High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 123 students · 25:1 · 5.2 mi

Walkability

3.5

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Baseline Lake Public Access

7 mindrive· 15 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Minkler Lake

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Base Line Lake
8 mindrive
Emerson Lake
10 mindrive
Lake Sixteen
13 mindrive

Crime in Minkler 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 Allegan County.

Allegan County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Minkler Lake home (around $371,250) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,505 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,505/mo$66,789
10% (+PMI)$2,883/mo$76,870
5% (+PMI)$3,010/mo$80,260

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Local Government · area-wide

Trowbridge Township

Website

Source: trowbridgetownship.org · 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

~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,358 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Standard provider.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fireunconfirmed

Gun Plain Grange / area fire department

Fire coverage via area department (GPGFD referenced for burn permits).

Services for Trowbridge Township · Source: trowbridgetownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Minkler 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(3)

Little Caesars

Fast Food

4.9 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

4.9 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

4.9 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Biggby Coffee

Café

4.9 mimap

🏫 Schools(16)

Foster School

0.6 mimap

Harper School

1.9 mimap

Clifford School

2.4 mimap

Hicks School

2.8 mimap

Ross School

2.9 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Baseline Lake Public Access

1.4 mimap

Sheffer Lake Public Access

2.3 mimap

Pike Lake Public Access

2.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Allegan General Hospital

Hospital

5.0 mimap
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Frequently asked about Minkler Lake

What do homes cost in Minkler Lake?
The median home value in Minkler Lake is about $371,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Minkler Lake?
Minkler Lake is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
Is Minkler Lake walkable?
Minkler Lake scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Minkler Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,520/mo

$
$74,250
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,92676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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