Pettit Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $630K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.7/10
This exclusive lakefront community centers around the pristine waters of all-sports Pettit Lake, offering residents a rare combination of privacy and recreational opportunities. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly three-quarters of an acre, properties provide ample space for lakefront living while maintaining an intimate neighborhood feel. The private lake setting creates a resort-like atmosphere year-round, with sandy beaches, private docks, and panoramic water views defining the lifestyle.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettit Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Bills Lake Public Access: 5 min drive
- Bills Lake: 9 min drive
$630K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Lake facts
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Median home price in Pettit Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,277/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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5 homes sold in Pettit Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pine Street Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Bills Lake Public Access
Bills Lake
+1 more
Beach in Village Of Croton Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Pettit 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 Pettit Lake home (around $630,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $111k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,170 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,170/mo | $111,212 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,802/mo | $128,054 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,013/mo | $133,674 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Croton Township
Source: crotontownship.org · 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
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical (lakefront areas may have shared systems).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; Croton Dam (hydro) is a Consumers facility.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Croton · Source: crotontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pettit 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.
Frequently asked about Pettit Lake
- What do homes cost in Pettit Lake?
- The median home value in Pettit Lake is about $630,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pettit Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pettit Lake right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pettit Lake?
- Pettit Lake is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Pettit Lake walkable?
- Pettit Lake scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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