Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area is a neighborhood, part of Allegan Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $305,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $305K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
Driving through Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area means settling into long stretches of open land—parcels averaging 11.5 acres, the kind of space where you can actually see sky and treeline rather than the next mailbox. It's deep in Cheshire township, where the rural character that's been here since the 1800s still defines the landscape. Grocery stores and restaurants sit about two miles out, so the rhythm here isn't one of popping next door for milk; it's the kind of place where you plan ahead and don't mind the drive. Swan Lake Public Access is just a few minutes' walk away, and with two parks within a mile, water and woods anchor the area. Homes run around $315K, and at nearly 23,000 acres total, this preserve area speaks to something fundamental about the region—the commitment to keeping land as land, not subdividing it away.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Duck Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Swan Creek Preserve: 8 min drive
- Beach in Breezy Point Dr & Swan Dr Area: 12 min drive
10.0 acre avg lots
- 694 homes
$305K median
- 32 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area
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32 homes sold in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Swan Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Duck Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$305K
32 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Swan Lake Public Access
0.3 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
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Living in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area: the details
Is Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area a good place to live?
Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and 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 Allegan Public Schools. The going price is around $305,000.
What does it cost to live in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area?
Homes in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area sell for a median of about $305,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 32 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area
- What do homes cost in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area?
- The median home value in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area is about $304,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area right now, and 32 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area?
- Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ward Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area walkable?
- Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
