Tamarack Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $530K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.7/10
...and you're basically living on the water here. The lake itself spans 330 acres and welcomes every kind of boat traffic—jet skis, sailboats, fishing rigs—so if your summer involves being wet, this is where you plant yourself. Lakeside Park wraps around the property on two sides in places, which means you get the lake life without feeling like you're on display. The vintage homes dot the shoreline (some dating back to 1909, all fieldstone and beveled glass), and new construction leans heavily into those panoramic water views and wraparound decks that basically ask you to move your entire life outside.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Tamarack Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Tamarack Lake Public Access: 15 min walk
- Lakeside Park: 7 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$530K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Lake facts
MI DNRExplore Tamarack Lake
Same name, different focus — Tamarack Lake is also covered as:
- Tamarack Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Tamarack Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,598/mo
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5 homes sold in Tamarack Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tamarack Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Alley Cat Bar & Grill Inc
Village Kupps
Tamarack Lake Public Access
Playground on 22 Mile Rd
Tamarack Lake
Crime in Tamarack 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Tamarack Lake home (around $530,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,525 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,525/mo | $94,005 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,059/mo | $108,229 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,237/mo | $112,985 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,378 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Tamarack 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)
Restaurant
Little China
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Village Kupps
Café
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Tamarack Lake
- What do homes cost in Tamarack Lake?
- The median home value in Tamarack Lake is about $530,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tamarack Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Tamarack Lake right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tamarack Lake?
- Tamarack Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Tamarack Lake walkable?
- Tamarack Lake scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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