Lake Area

North Lake

Surrounded by nature

Median $71K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏙️63 mito Downtown GR
🏞️59 mito Lake Michigan

—so you've got a lake that's genuinely yours, no motors allowed, just the sound of fishing lines and the occasional paddler. Cabins and small homes cluster near the water, some freshly remodeled, others raw bones waiting for someone with vision and a willingness to swing a hammer. The appeal is blatant: step out your door and you're on the lake, or a short drive from hundreds of acres of federal land, ATV trails, snowmobile routes, and the kind of slow-motion outdoor life that makes the 104-minute drive north from downtown feel worth it. A restaurant sits about two miles away, which means you're mostly cooking in or making the trip to Baldwin proper. It's not complicated out here. You buy a weekend cabin or a full-time retreat, you get water access, space, and enough surrounding public land to keep yourself occupied indefinitely. The nearest park is right there too, if you need something official.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • North Lake within walking distance
  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • North Lake: 9 min walk
  • Little Lake Number Two: 8 min drive
💰Home Values

$71K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size54acres
Homes on lake120parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in North Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

North Lake Boating Access Site

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about North Lake

What do homes cost in North Lake?
The median home value in North Lake is about $70,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the North Lake housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in North Lake right now, and 2 homes 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 Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
Is North Lake walkable?
North Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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