Perch Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $446K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 7.5/10
What surprises most people about this stretch is how close the water feels to everything—this is fundamentally a lake area, with Perch Lake just 0.1 miles away anchoring the whole neighborhood, and sandy-bottomed coves that draw families back year after year. Homes here tend to sprawl across substantial acreage, often 4 acres or more, with 60 to 200 feet of frontage where decks and docks dominate the view; the appeal is less about being tucked into a dense community and more about having genuine space to roam, with room for pole barns and gardens. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 50 minutes away, which means this area trades urban convenience for the kind of quietude that comes with distance and water views—yet Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park sits just 13 minutes on foot, offering trails without leaving the character of the place. A grocery run means driving toward town, roughly 4 miles out, so you'll want to plan provisioning trips; in return, you get the particular luxury of a lake house that feels genuinely removed, with roots that run deep—some families have owned here since the 1960s.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Perch Lake within walking distance
- Perch Lake: 9 min walk
- Norton Lake: 6 min drive
Walnut Hills Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.3 mi away
- Greenville
- 4 rated schools in district
$446K median
- 2 recent sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Same name, different focus — Perch Lake is also covered as:
- Perch Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Perch Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,029/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Carl Paepke Flat River Nature Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
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
Perch Lake
+1 more
Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Perch 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 Perch Lake home (around $446,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,968 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,968/mo | $79,150 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,417/mo | $91,127 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,567/mo | $95,131 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$53K
Per listing
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 Perch 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍺 Bars(2)
🏫 Schools(10)
Turk Lake School
Settlement School
Greenville High School
School
Walnut School
Satterlee School
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail
Bike Path
Sherarer Road West
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Perch Lake
- What do homes cost in Perch Lake?
- The median home value in Perch Lake is about $446,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Perch Lake housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Perch 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 Perch Lake?
- Perch Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walnut Hills Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Perch Lake walkable?
- Perch 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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