Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Median $405K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 5.0/10
This peaceful lakefront community spans nearly 800 acres in Kent County, offering residents a serene escape with generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre. The area centers around beautiful lake living, with properties featuring extensive water frontage perfect for year-round enjoyment and outdoor recreation. Spacious homes provide plenty of room for comfortable living, while multiple outdoor spaces take advantage of the tranquil water views and natural setting.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pickerel Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Pickerel Lake: 0 min walk
- Beach in Olds Manor Area: 6 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Pickerel Lake: 0 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
$405K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
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Median home price in Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,749/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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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Foster Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sportsman's Bar
Foster Park
+1 more
Pickerel Lake
+1 more
Beach in Olds Manor Area
LP3
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Newaygo Area District Library
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Crime in Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) 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 (Garfield Twp) home (around $405,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,681 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,681/mo | $71,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,087/mo | $82,320 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,223/mo | $85,934 |
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.
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,275 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Garfield is a constituent of COLA, providing sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District (~60% of township)
Newaygo Fire District covers ~60% of Garfield Twp; remainder by adjacent depts.
Services for Garfield · Source: garfieldtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) 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(2)
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
River Banks Nutrition
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
Kimball Lake School
School
School
Garfield Center School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp)
- What do homes cost in Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp)?
- The median home value in Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) is about $405,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) 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 (Garfield Twp)?
- Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Elementary School (5/10).
- Is Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) walkable?
- Pickerel Lake (Garfield Twp) scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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