Krampe Lake Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Krampe Lake Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $438,000.
1 home for sale·Median $438K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 6.5/10
If you're looking to get out of the hustle without losing touch with the city, a 55-minute drive to downtown Grand Rapids keeps you tethered while this stretch feels genuinely remote. You're on acreage here—average lots run just under 11 and a half acres—so your nearest neighbor isn't peering through your kitchen window. Winfield Lake dominates the character of the area, with lakefront homes sporting sandy beaches, sunsets reflected off the water, and plenty of decks built specifically to take them in. Pole barns, pavilions, and space to actually spread out define the properties; updated ranches and custom builds sit on land that lets you breathe. Krampe Park is right there if you want a public outdoor anchor, and Woodbeck Lake rounds out the water access. It's the kind of place where 4 acres feels normal and a treehouse with a zipline doesn't raise eyebrows.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Winfield Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Krampe Park: 14 min walk
- Krampe Lake: 14 min walk
3.1 acre avg lots
- 194 homes
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 5.3 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Krampe Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,970/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Krampe Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Winfield Lake
0.0 mi
Recent Sale Price
$438K
2 recent sales
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Krampe Park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,225/mo
$1,100 – $1,375 · wider-area estimate
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Krampe Park
Playground on S County Line Rd
Krampe Lake
+1 more
Crime in Krampe 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 Krampe Lake Area home (around $437,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,947 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,947/mo | $78,583 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,392/mo | $90,448 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,541/mo | $94,436 |
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Krampe 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.
🏫 Schools(1)
Gaffield School
🌳 Parks(3)
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Living in Krampe Lake Area: the details
Is Krampe Lake Area a good place to live?
Krampe Lake Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $438,000.
What does it cost to live in Krampe Lake Area?
Homes in Krampe Lake Area sell for a median of about $438,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Krampe Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Krampe Lake Area?
- The median home value in Krampe Lake Area is about $437,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Krampe Lake Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Krampe 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 Krampe Lake Area?
- Krampe Lake Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Krampe Lake Area walkable?
- Krampe Lake Area scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
