Neighborhood22985.3 acres

Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area

Space and nature

12 homes for sale·Median $342K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.2/10

🏙️38 mito Downtown GR
🏞️44 mito Lake Michigan

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
🏡Space & Property

10.0 acre avg lots

  • 694 homes
💰Home Values

$342K median

  • 28 sales in last 12mo
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Flood 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

$342K

28 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Swan Lake Public Access

0.3 mi

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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 $342,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area housing market?
there are 12 homes for sale in Schermerhorn Lake Preserve Area right now, and 28 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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 6/21/2026