N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area
Wide open spaces
Median $369K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
What strikes newcomers first is the sheer acreage—15-acre parcels are the default here, not the exception, and the landscape feels genuinely rural even though downtown is less than 40 minutes away. Tamarack Creek runs through the area, a designated trout stream that shows up in nearly every listing as a reason to stay, and the creek banks draw fishermen and wildlife watchers year-round. Barns, pole structures, and wraparound porches facing the water are the architectural language; remodeled kitchens and heated bathrooms suggest people aren't roughing it, but the unpaved drives and 80-acre parcels make clear this isn't suburban. The nearest restaurant sits about two miles out, which means cooking at home is the default move. Cordes Lake lies just over a mile away, and Artman Park is within a short walk if you need structured green space, but honestly, most days the real draw is stepping outside onto your own land and watching the creek shift with the seasons.
Why people love it here
12.7 acre avg lots
- 90 homes
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.6 mi
- Artman Park: 5 min drive
- Park on W County Line Rd: 7 min drive
$369K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,505/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$369K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Artman Park
1.9 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Artman Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Subway
Artman Park
Lost Lake
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Beach in Village Of Croton Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
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Edgerton Building
Crime in N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd 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 N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area home (around $369,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,454 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,454/mo | $65,449 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,826/mo | $75,352 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,950/mo | $78,663 |
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
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,447 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd 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(3)
🏫 Schools(7)
Little Whitefish School
School
School
Kinney School
School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
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Bike Path
Cycleway from W Shaw St to W Howard City Edmore Rd
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
Frequently asked about N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area is about $369,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area?
- N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area walkable?
- N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.