Peterson Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $580K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
This lakefront community offers a rare combination of spacious living and waterfront recreation just outside Grand Rapids. With generous lot sizes averaging over half an acre, residents enjoy plenty of privacy and room to spread out on properties that feel surprisingly expansive. Peterson Lake serves as the neighborhood's crown jewel, providing year-round opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating right outside your door.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Peterson Lake within walking distance
- Peterson Lake: 0 min walk
- Blackberry Lake: 5 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 6.8 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$580K 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 Peterson Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,937/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harold T Rice Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harold T Rice Park
Peterson Lake
+1 more
Beach in Sherman Super. Plat No.1 Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Peterson 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Peterson Lake home (around $580,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $104k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,885 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,885/mo | $103,607 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,472/mo | $119,264 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,669/mo | $124,515 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,253 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sherman · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Peterson 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.
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Frequently asked about Peterson Lake
- What do homes cost in Peterson Lake?
- The median home value in Peterson Lake is about $580,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Peterson Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Peterson 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 Peterson Lake?
- Peterson Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Peterson Lake walkable?
- Peterson 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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