Norton Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $270K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
You're looking at acreage and quiet—think wooded lots, a handful of custom builds, and the kind of space where you can actually hear yourself think. The vibe here is rural but not remote; you've got room to breathe without feeling cut off, and Woodbeck Lake sits right in the mix, so water access is genuinely there. A few properties have gone up in recent years—2019 ranch builds sitting on five acres with pole barns, homesteads with stone fireplaces, manufactured homes on sprawling parcels—the kind of setups where someone's either settling in long-term or building something from scratch. It's about an hour to downtown, but that feels deliberate rather than isolating; you're out in this stretch because you want the land, not despite it. Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park is just over a ten-minute walk away if you need somewhere to stretch your legs beyond your own property line.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Norton Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Norton Lake: 0 min walk
- Bass Lake: 9 min bike
$270K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Norton Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park
Norton Lake
+1 more
Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Norton 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Norton Lake home (around $270,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $48k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,796 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,796/mo | $47,889 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,068/mo | $55,135 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,158/mo | $57,558 |
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
~$870/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,346 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Norton 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.
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(5)
🚴 Trails(4)
Sherarer Road West
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Norton Lake
- What do homes cost in Norton Lake?
- The median home value in Norton Lake is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Norton Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Norton 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 Norton Lake?
- Norton Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Norton Lake walkable?
- Norton Lake scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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