Newcomb Lake Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Newcomb Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $472,000.
Median $472K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.0/10
Driving through this part of West Michigan, you're immediately struck by space—six-and-a-half-acre lots carved out of wooded terrain, driveways long enough to disappear into the trees, homes set back from the road so far you catch only glimpses of them. The area sits about thirty-seven minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get countryside without total isolation. Cordes Lake runs right through the neighborhood, with Little Whitefish Lake just 0.3 miles away, so water is woven into the fabric here. Custom-built ranches dominate—updated kitchens, gas fireplaces, finished basements with rec rooms, the kind of thoughtful renovations that suggest people stay. Garages are serious affairs, four-stall setups designed for workshop ambitions and family collections. Natural gas and high-speed internet run through, making remote work feasible even this far out. A restaurant is just steps away, and schools have solid access. The feeling is rural but rooted—enough land to breathe, enough infrastructure to actually live.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Little Whitefish Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Little Bass Lake: 0 min walk
- Newcomb Lake: 5 min walk
6.1 acre avg lots
- 86 homes
$472K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Newcomb Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,203/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
0.3 mi
Recent Sale Price
$472K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Little Whitefish Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,250 · estimated range
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sticks-N-Stones Market
Pierson Township Park
Little Bass Lake
+1 more
Fisk Knob Northeast
Crime in Newcomb Lake Area 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 Newcomb Lake Area home (around $471,750) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $85k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,178 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,178/mo | $84,735 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,657/mo | $97,529 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,819/mo | $101,829 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,430 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Newcomb Lake Area 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(4)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
School
Little Whitefish School
School
Big Whitefish School
Kinney School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in Newcomb Lake Area: the details
Is Newcomb Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Newcomb Lake Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Tri County Area Schools. Expect prices centered around $472,000.
What does it cost to live in Newcomb Lake Area?
The median home value in Newcomb Lake Area is about $472,000. 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Newcomb Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Newcomb Lake Area?
- The median home value in Newcomb Lake Area is about $471,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Newcomb Lake Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Newcomb Lake Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Newcomb Lake Area?
- Newcomb Lake Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Newcomb Lake Area walkable?
- Newcomb Lake Area scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
