Muskellunge Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $230K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
Sunrise hits the water best here, when the lake is still glass and the only sound is whatever's hatching. This stretch centers on a 134-acre all-sports lake where people actually fish and boat instead of just looking at brochures—sandy bottom, solid for swimming, northern pike and panfish if you know where to cast. Homes tend to be modest cottages and modest ranches, many with lake views or deeded access and dock rights; the village of Trufant sits right across the street, the kind of place where a public boat launch is a half-mile walk and in-ground pools sometimes show up in the same yard as lake frontage, because why choose. An hour northwest of Grand Rapids, with three parks within a mile and Woodbeck Lake practically at your doorstep, it's the sort of area where "getting away" doesn't require much distance—just the right lake.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Muskellunge Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Muskellunge Lake: 6 min drive
- Trufant Ball Park: 6 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 8.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$230K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Lake facts
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Median home price in Muskellunge Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Muskellunge Lake Public Access
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Trufant Ball Park
Playground on S County Line Rd
Muskellunge Lake
+1 more
Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Crime in Muskellunge 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 →To buy a median-priced Muskellunge Lake home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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.
Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,323 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Muskellunge 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 Muskellunge Lake
- What do homes cost in Muskellunge Lake?
- The median home value in Muskellunge Lake is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Muskellunge Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Muskellunge Lake right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Muskellunge Lake?
- Muskellunge Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Muskellunge Lake walkable?
- Muskellunge Lake scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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