Railroad Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $109K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Biking or driving through this stretch puts you right on the edge of West Michigan's waterfront—Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile away, close enough that you feel the pull toward the water without the crowds of a developed resort town. The area itself sprawls across 39 acres with a quieter, more spacious character than you'd find closer to the city, though downtown Grand Rapids is about an hour and a half away if you need it. An unnamed park lies roughly six miles out, giving the neighborhood room to breathe while keeping recreation within reach. You're in the Greening Forest Park Area, where the geography—proximity to one of the Great Lakes with actual distance from urban density—shapes what living here feels like: there's water nearby, trees around you, and a sense of being somewhere deliberately set apart.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Railroad Lake within walking distance
- Mowby Lake: 4 min walk
- Isaac Lake: 11 min walk
$109K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Railroad Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$741/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.9 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
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Mowby Lake
+1 more
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Railroad 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.
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Lilley Township
Source: newaygocountymi.gov · unconfirmed
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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
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Frequently asked about Railroad Lake
- What do homes cost in Railroad Lake?
- The median home value in Railroad Lake is about $109,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Railroad Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Railroad Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Railroad Lake?
- Railroad Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Railroad Lake walkable?
- Railroad 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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