South Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $342K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
The water here is immediate—Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile away, close enough that you feel the shift in air the moment you arrive. This stretch of West Michigan offers genuine lake access without the congestion of busier shoreline towns, with an unnamed park about an 11-minute walk out if you want to move through the neighborhood on foot. It's far enough from the downtown hustle (roughly 90 minutes south) that it reads as its own world, anchored by that proximity to the lake and the quiet that comes with distance from the city's pull.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- South Lake within walking distance
- South Lake: 3 min walk
- Little Lake Number Two: 12 min walk
$342K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in South Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Weavers Landing River Access Site
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Solar potential
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,305 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for South Lake 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 South Lake
- What do homes cost in South Lake?
- The median home value in South Lake is about $342,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve South Lake?
- South Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is South Lake walkable?
- South Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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