Turk Lake Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Turk Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $217,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $217K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.8/10
Out here, a quarter-hour commute means something different—it's the drive across your own property to the barn, not the trip to work. Land dominates the rhythm of daily life; the average lot runs nearly ten acres, and updated ranch homes sit back from roads flanked by woods and working outbuildings—pole barns with workshop benches, storage structures, cleared fields. Turk Lake anchors the eastern edge, an all-sports water body with a handful of waterfront parcels offering dock access and views across rolling terrain. The landscape cycles between tillable acreage, ponds, and dense timber, with walking trails threading through properties that occasionally top 80 acres. Remodels tend toward high-efficiency systems and open layouts, granite counters and new appliances meeting the practical bones of country living. Montcalm Township Park sits just beyond the boundary, and Woodbeck Lake lies practically at the doorstep—though the real water story here belongs to the lakefront homes with their 300+ feet of private frontage and the quieter, docked-boat life that comes with it.
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Why people love it here
3.8 acre avg lots
- 562 homes
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.8 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Clifford Lake — 1.1 mi
- Montcalm Township Park: 8 min drive
- Turk Lake: 8 min drive
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Median home price in Turk Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,473/mo
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3 homes sold in Turk Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$217K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Montcalm Township Park
1.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,600/mo
$1,400 – $1,775 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Montcalm Township Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clifford Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
Montcalm Township Park
Playground on Williams Woods Dr
Turk Lake
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Turk Lake Area 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Turk Lake Area home (around $217,000) 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 $1,462 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,462/mo | $38,977 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,682/mo | $44,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,757/mo | $46,840 |
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.
Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,440 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Turk Lake Area 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 Turk Lake Area: the details
Is Turk Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Turk Lake Area is worth a close look — 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 Greenville Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $217,000.
What does it cost to live in Turk Lake Area?
The median home value in Turk Lake Area is about $217,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Turk Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Turk Lake Area?
- The median home value in Turk Lake Area is about $217,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Turk Lake Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Turk Lake Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Turk Lake Area?
- Turk Lake Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Turk Lake Area walkable?
- Turk Lake Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
