Sawdust Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $260K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 6.7/10
...and out here you're really in the quieter pocket of things, where the main draw is that water access—Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge, and if you want a longer stretch of state land to explore, Langston State Game Area is less than a mile away. It's the kind of place where you've got room to breathe and actual nature nearby without feeling cut off; downtown is about an hour's drive when you need it, but most days the appeal is staying put. The acreage and access to both lake and game area give this spot a different rhythm than anything closer in—you're trading convenience for something quieter, which works if that's what you're after.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sawdust Lake within walking distance
- Middle Lake: 7 min bike
- Moore Lake: 10 min bike
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 7.9 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$260K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Sawdust Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Langston State Game Area
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
Langston State Game Area
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Middle Lake
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Bass Lake Launch
Crime in Sawdust 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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Frequently asked about Sawdust Lake
- What do homes cost in Sawdust Lake?
- The median home value in Sawdust Lake is about $260,050. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Sawdust Lake?
- Sawdust Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Sawdust Lake walkable?
- Sawdust 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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