McLaren Lake
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
McLaren Lake is a neighborhood, part of Hesperia Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $216,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $216K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 3.0/10
Out here, you're looking at serious acreage—the kind of stretch where 40 acres isn't a rarity but a starting point. McLaren Lake sits right at the edge of things, 155 feet of frontage on an all-sports lake that actually delivers on the promise, and if you want to hunt or fish, the property is already set up with food plots and stands waiting for you. The White River runs nearby too, so water access isn't hard to come by. Homes tend toward the spacious side—five bedrooms, cathedral ceilings, the kind of open kitchens built for both cooking and entertaining—and the lots give you the breathing room to actually use them. Downtown Grand Rapids is about an hour and a half away, which means you're genuinely removed from the noise but not stranded; groceries and restaurants are close enough that you're not making supply runs like you're in the backcountry. It's the kind of place people move to when they stop apologizing for wanting land and quiet in the same sentence.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- McLaren Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- McLaren Lake Public Boating Access Site: 8 min bike
- Park on 2 Mile Rd: 9 min bike
$216K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in McLaren Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,470/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McLaren Lake Public Boating Access Site
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Hesperia Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ed’s Orchard Market
Angelo's & Riccardo's
McLaren Lake Public Boating Access Site
Playground on E Michigan Ave
Newell Lake
+1 more
Hesperia Community Library
Crime in McLaren 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced McLaren Lake home (around $216,465) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,458 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,458/mo | $38,881 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,678/mo | $44,752 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,752/mo | $46,725 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$29K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$86K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,425 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for McLaren 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.
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Living in McLaren Lake: the details
Is McLaren Lake a good place to live?
McLaren Lake suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hesperia Community Schools. The going price is around $216,000.
What does it cost to live in McLaren Lake?
The median home value in McLaren Lake is about $216,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 8 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about McLaren Lake
- What do homes cost in McLaren Lake?
- The median home value in McLaren Lake is about $216,465. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the McLaren Lake housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in McLaren Lake right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve McLaren Lake?
- McLaren Lake is served by Hesperia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hesperia High School (3/10).
- Is McLaren Lake walkable?
- McLaren Lake scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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