ATLAS— Grand Rapids Real Estate
ListingsPlaces
SavedWizardHome loansReviews
ATLAS
SavedMatchWizardHome Loans
Home/Neighborhoods/Sweet Lake
Lake Area

Sweet Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
Show on map

Median $415K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏙️38 mito Downtown GR(~1h 16m drive)
🏞️23 mito Lake Michigan(~45 min drive)

This intimate 275-acre community stands out for its exceptional privacy and space, with generous lot sizes averaging over an acre that provide residents with room to breathe and enjoy the outdoors. The area maintains a strong sense of community ownership, with all homes being owner-occupied, creating a stable and invested neighborhood atmosphere.

Be first when a home lists in Sweet Lake

New listings and price drops in Sweet Lake, emailed the moment they hit the market. No account needed, unsubscribe anytime.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Sweet Lake within walking distance
  • Hart Lake: 10 min drive
  • Burns Lake: 10 min drive
💰Home Values

$415K median

  • 1 recent sale
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size64acres
Homes on lake23parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

Loading map…

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Sweet Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,817/mo

$
$83,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,15376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Twin Lake Park

1.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Holton Public Schools

4Holton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 361 students · 13:1 · 4.0 mi
4Holton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 182 students · 16:1 · 4.1 mi
3Holton High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 249 students · 16:1 · 4.1 mi

Walkability

0.9

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.9
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Overboard Inn

4 mindrive
The Pizza Mill
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Effin Bar & Grille

5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Twin Lake Park

5 mindrive
Severt Swensen Park
8 mindrive
Padley Park
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Playground in Holton Rd & Norwik Rd Area

5 mindrive
Playground in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Hart Lake

10 mindrive· 25 min walk· 13 min bike
Burns Lake
10 mindrive
Crocker Lake
6 mindrive
John Adams Lake
1 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Short drive

Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area

5 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

OSR Y Trail 1994

10 mindrive· 19 min bike
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
4 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch

8 mindrive

Crime in Sweet Lake 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 Muskegon County.

Muskegon County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Sweet Lake home (around $415,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,800 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,800/mo$74,659
10% (+PMI)$3,222/mo$85,928
5% (+PMI)$3,364/mo$89,718

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

Full Sweet Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

Holton Township

231-821-2168Website

Source: holtontownship.com · unconfirmed

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

~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,482 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane

Confirm by address
Police

Muskegon County Sheriff

No local PD; township directs residents to Sheriff/State Police/911

Fire

Holton Township Fire Department

Volunteer township FD; 6590 Holton Whitehall Rd

Services for Holton Township · Source: holtontownship.com

Utility, solar, and service details for Sweet 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.

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Overboard Inn

Restaurant

1.5 mimap
The Pizza Mill

Restaurant

3.9 mimap

Centennial Lodge

Restaurant

4.7 mimap

Evans Dining Hall

Restaurant

4.8 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Effin Bar & Grille

Bar

1.8 mimap

🏫 Schools(7)

Twin Lake Elementary

School

1.6 mimap
Holton Middle/High School

School

4.1 mimap
Holton Elementary School

School

4.2 mimap

Olson School

4.7 mimap

Technology Center

4.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Twin Lake Park

1.3 mimap
Padley Park
2.1 mimap
Catalpa Park
3.3 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Black Loop

Bike Path

3.8 mimap

Blue Trail

Bike Path

3.9 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch
4.3 mimap
GR

Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate

Local real estate specialists

Questions about Sweet Lake? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.

Call

Frequently asked about Sweet Lake

What do homes cost in Sweet Lake?
The median home value in Sweet Lake is about $415,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Sweet Lake housing market?
no homes are listed in Sweet Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Sweet Lake?
Sweet Lake is served by Holton Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holton Elementary School (4/10).
Is Sweet Lake walkable?
Sweet Lake scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Sweet Lake

Detailed statistics are being computed for this location. Demographics, home values, schools, flood risk, and more will appear here automatically.

GR

Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate

Local real estate specialists

Questions about Sweet Lake? Our team can help.

Call
🧭

Find neighborhoods you'll love

Answer a few questions, see your top matches

Take the 2-Minute Quiz

No account needed. Find places that fit you.

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sweet Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,817/mo

$
$83,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,15376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Real estate professional?

Claim Sweet Lake — add insider tips, video tours, and connect with buyers. For licensed agents only.

Claim this neighborhood