North Pond Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $127K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
Early morning light is when this 169-acre stretch really shows itself—the water glassy before the day gets rolling, and you're about a two-hour drive from downtown if you're making the pilgrimage. What makes it work is the immediacy: Lake Michigan is right there, and an unnamed park sits adjacent, so if you want to spend time around water without overthinking it, the access is genuine. The nearest restaurant is a couple miles out, which means this feels genuinely removed from the usual commercial hum. It's the kind of place where the land itself is the main event, and the quiet isn't something you have to defend—it's just what happens when you're this close to the lake and this far from the noise.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- North Pond within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- North Lake: 6 min bike
- Little Lake Number Two: 5 min drive
$127K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in North Pond Lake
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
North Lake Boating Access Site
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
North Lake
+1 more
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Lake County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,309 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
Frequently asked about North Pond Lake
- What do homes cost in North Pond Lake?
- The median home value in North Pond Lake is about $127,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve North Pond Lake?
- North Pond Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is North Pond Lake walkable?
- North Pond Lake scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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