Paradise Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $95K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
You'll find this stretch sandwiched between US 131 and the Lake Michigan shoreline, with Hungerford Lake Recreation Area right at the edge and Route 10 running through. The horizon opens up to water—lake homes with sandy frontage, quiet roads, and the kind of inland quiet that comes from being tucked into West Michigan's resort country, about an hour and a half from downtown.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Paradise Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Paradise Lake: 0 min walk
- Idlewild Lake: 7 min drive
$95K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRExplore Paradise Lake
Same name, different focus — Paradise Lake is also covered as:
- Paradise Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Paradise Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$645/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Paradise Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Paradise Lake
Crime in Paradise 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Paradise Lake home (around $95,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $17k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $632 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $632/mo | $16,850 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $727/mo | $19,399 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $759/mo | $20,252 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$13K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,205 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Paradise 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Subway
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Frequently asked about Paradise Lake
- What do homes cost in Paradise Lake?
- The median home value in Paradise Lake is about $95,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Paradise Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Paradise 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 Paradise Lake?
- Paradise Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Paradise Lake walkable?
- Paradise Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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