North Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $500K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
This intimate lakefront community spans 339 acres in Kent County, offering residents an exceptional waterfront lifestyle on an all-sports lake with sandy bottom shores. With generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre and 100% owner-occupied homes, the area maintains a close-knit, residential character where neighbors become friends.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- North Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- North Lake: 7 min drive
- Twin Lake Park: 5 min drive
$500K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore North Lake
Same name, different focus — North Lake is also covered as:
- North Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in North Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Padley Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Overboard Inn
Effin Bar & Grille
Twin Lake Park
+1 more
Playground in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
North Lake
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail
Northstar Cinema
Crime in North 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced North Lake home (around $500,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,310 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,310/mo | $88,264 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,811/mo | $101,630 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,978/mo | $106,091 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,508 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)
Largely private wells; some developed areas on county water
Septic - individual
Mostly individual septic; limited county sewer in developed zones
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Dalton · Source: daltonmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for North 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 North Lake
- What do homes cost in North Lake?
- The median home value in North Lake is about $500,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the North Lake housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in North Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve North Lake?
- North Lake is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Twin Lake School (6/10).
- Is North Lake walkable?
- North 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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