N Whitefish Lk & W Dewey Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
Median $369K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
What surprises people out here is how much raw land and water define the experience—this isn't a suburban subdivision but sprawling acreage where creeks, wildlife, and trees set the rhythm. Tamarack Creek runs through the area, a designated trout stream that shows up in nearly every description of homes people sell here, and properties tend toward the substantial: 4, 7, 16, 24, even 80 acres parceled out for privacy and country living. Barns, pole structures, and garages with high ceilings appear standard issue, built to handle equipment and the kind of work that needs real space. The nearest restaurant sits about two miles away, so this isn't a walkable dinner-out kind of place—it's the opposite end of that spectrum. Cordes Lake lies roughly a mile and a half off, and Artman Park is within a 13-minute walk if you want to get out on foot, but the real draw here is what's already on your own land: wildlife sightings, fishing access, and the kind of quiet that comes from being genuinely removed. Mobile homes and traditional ranch builds coexist across the landscape, many heavily renovated with new roofs, updated kitchens, and remodeled baths. This is where "country lover" stops being a marketing phrase and becomes a way of life.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.6 mi
- Artman Park: 5 min drive
- Unnamed park: 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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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
+1 more
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Unnamed bike_path
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
Unnamed bike_path
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.
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