Sweet Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $415K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 3.7/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sweet Lake within walking distance
- Hart Lake: 10 min drive
- Burns Lake: 10 min drive
$415K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sweet Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,817/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Twin Lake Park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Holton Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Overboard Inn
Effin Bar & Grille
Twin Lake Park
Playground in Holton Rd & Norwik Rd Area
Hart Lake
+1 more
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
OSR Y Trail 1994
Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch
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 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,747 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,747/mo | $73,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,163/mo | $84,353 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,302/mo | $88,055 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Holton Township
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
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Holton · 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
Restaurant
Centennial Lodge
Restaurant
Evans Dining Hall
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Effin Bar & Grille
Bar
🏫 Schools(7)
School
School
Olson School
Technology Center
+2 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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.
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