Six Lakes
Surrounded by nature
Median $199K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 6.0/10
What surprises most people is that there's actually a seventh lake lurking in the chain—the maps say six, but if you count carefully, you'll find one more. The area sits where M-46 and M-66 intersect in Montcalm County, about an hour north of Grand Rapids, and it's defined by water: First through Sixth Lake form a connected string that feeds into the Flat River. The Flat River Saloon serves some of the best burgers around, and the summer flea market on M-66 draws crowds. Belvidere Township Park & Municipal Campground offers lakeside camping and boat access, while walking trails wind through the area—birdwatchers find plenty to spot. Waterfront homes sit on channel frontage and quiet stretches with genuine lake views; inland properties spread across 2 to 20+ acres, some with barns and room to breathe. The village center is walkable enough that a fixer-upper listing notes you can reach most things on foot. July brings Dizzi Daze, the 4th of July celebration that anchors the social calendar.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Horseshoe Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Belvidere Roadside Park: 9 min walk
- Little Bass Lake: 7 min bike
$199K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Six Lakes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,351/mo
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11 homes sold in Six Lakes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belvidere Roadside Park
Unnamed playground
Little Bass Lake
Home Township Library
Crime in Six Lakes 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 Six Lakes home (around $199,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,341 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,341/mo | $35,772 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,544/mo | $41,173 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,612/mo | $42,988 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Six Lakes, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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.
Local Government · area-wide
Belvidere Township
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Tri County Electric Coop (MI) · ~13.6¢/kWh
Primary electric provider; Great Lakes Energy cooperative in pockets.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Belvidere · Source: montcalm.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Six Lakes 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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Frequently asked about Six Lakes
- What do homes cost in Six Lakes?
- The median home value in Six Lakes is about $199,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Six Lakes housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Six Lakes right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Six Lakes?
- Six Lakes is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Six Lakes walkable?
- Six Lakes scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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