Pickerel Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $450K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
This waterfront community centers around the pristine all-sports Pickerel Lake, where residents enjoy sandy beaches, boating, and year-round lake activities. Properties typically sit on generous lots averaging nearly an acre, with many offering direct lake frontage and private docks. The area attracts those seeking a retreat-like atmosphere while maintaining reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pickerel Lake within walking distance
- Pickerel Lake: 9 min drive
- Pettibone Lake: 9 min drive
$450K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRExplore Pickerel Lake
Same name, different focus — Pickerel Lake is also covered as:
- Pickerel Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Pickerel Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/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.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Upriver Nature Preserve
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pickerel Lake
+1 more
Crime in Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake home (around $450,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $79k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,979 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,979/mo | $79,437 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,430/mo | $91,467 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,581/mo | $95,482 |
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
Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.gov · 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
~$947/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,367 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Remote rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Remote rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Remote rural township; propane typical.
Confirm by addressLilley Township Fire Department
Township FD at 10730 Prospect Ave, Bitely.
Services for Lilley · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake
- What do homes cost in Pickerel Lake?
- The median home value in Pickerel Lake is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pickerel Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pickerel 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 Pickerel Lake?
- Pickerel Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Pickerel Lake walkable?
- Pickerel 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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