Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area
Space and nature
10 homes for sale·Median $348K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
The name itself—Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area—hints at the surveyor's grid logic that still defines this corner of Trowbridge Township: a subdivision mapped decades ago across nearly 23,000 acres of rural Allegan County. Lot sizes average over seven acres, and the landscape reads like classic West Michigan countryside—open land, scattered homes, the kind of space where you're not looking over your neighbor's fence. A small restaurant scene clusters within walking distance and a handful of minutes' drive, though the real commercial spine is a 15-minute push from here.
Why people love it here
7.2 acre avg lots
- 1,320 homes
Lake life
- Base Line Lake within walking distance
- Osgood Lake: 6 min bike
- Lake Sixteen: 8 min drive
$348K median
- 24 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,359/mo
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24 homes sold in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$348K
24 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pike Lake Public Access
1.4 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pike Lake Public Access
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Base Line Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pike Lake Public Access
Osgood Lake
+1 more
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area home (around $347,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,311 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,311/mo | $61,635 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,661/mo | $70,961 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,778/mo | $74,080 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$17K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$87K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Gun Plain Grange / area fire department
Fire coverage via area department (GPGFD referenced for burn permits).
Services for Trowbridge · Source: trowbridgetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(19)
Clifford School
Foster School
Ross School
Harper School
Hicks School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Pike Lake Public Access
Sheffer Lake Public Access
Baseline Lake Public Access
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area
- What do homes cost in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area?
- The median home value in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area is about $347,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area right now, and 24 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area?
- Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area walkable?
- Schanz Minkler Lake Sub No 1 Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
