Roby Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $310K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
What catches most people off guard about this stretch is that it sits right on the shoreline—Lake Michigan is essentially at your doorstep, which means you're dealing with genuine waterfront access rather than a drive to get there. The area spans 154 acres of lake country, and the nearest significant green space is the Manistee National Forest's White Cloud Unit, about a mile and a half inland, so you've got both water and forest within easy reach. It's remote enough that downtown Grand Rapids feels like a real trip (over two hours), but that distance is exactly the point—this is the kind of place where isolation and lake access define everything, not the other way around.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Roby Lake within walking distance
- Gillen Springs Lake: 12 min drive
- Orchard Lake: 19 min drive
$310K 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 Roby Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Star Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Roby Lake
- What do homes cost in Roby Lake?
- The median home value in Roby Lake is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Roby Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Roby 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 Roby Lake?
- Roby Lake is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
- Is Roby Lake walkable?
- Roby Lake scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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