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Home/Neighborhoods/Goodwell Township/Bisel Lake Area
Neighborhood22868.8 acres

Bisel Lake Area

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Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Bisel Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of White Cloud Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $153,000.

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2 homes for sale·Median $153K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.4/10

🏙️44 mito Downtown GR(~1h 28m drive)
🏞️48 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 36m drive)

Late afternoon light cuts through the pines here, when the roads quiet down and you can actually hear the forest—that's when this stretch of Goodwell township shows itself best. The lots run enormous, averaging nearly 35 acres apiece across the 22,869-acre area, which means your nearest neighbor exists somewhere past the tree line, and your commute to downtown Grand Rapids sits at just over 70 minutes if you're actually making that drive. Homes run around $257K, which buys you serious acreage and the kind of solitude that doesn't come cheap anywhere else. Groceries are 4 miles out, and the nearest park about 4.3, but that's only worth mentioning if you're the type who measures convenience instead of counting the quiet.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

34.9 acre avg lots

  • 614 homes
💰Home Values

$153K median

  • 2 recent sales
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Bisel Lake Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,039/mo

$
$30,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $79476%
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.

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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.

Recent Sale Price

$153K

2 recent sales

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

4.3 mi

Expected Rent

$1,200/mo

$1,050 – $1,350 · estimated range

4.4
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: White Cloud Public Schools

6Big Rapids High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 714 students · 21:1 · 8.1 mi
5White Cloud Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 414 students · 17:1 · 8.9 mi
4Big Rapids Virtual SchoolOther · K-12 · 152 students · 76:1 · 8.1 mi
4White Cloud High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 294 students · 24:1 · 8.9 mi
3White Cloud Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 227 students · 16:1 · 8.8 mi

Walkability

1.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Pearson Lake

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Pickerel Lake
9 mindrive
Bisel Lake
11 mindrive
Carey Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

To buy a median-priced Bisel Lake Area home (around $153,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,031/mo$27,482
10% (+PMI)$1,186/mo$31,631
5% (+PMI)$1,238/mo$33,026

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$4K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$240K

Per listing

Local Government · area-wide

Goodwell Township

Website

Source: newaygocountymi.gov · 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

~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; private wells typical.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural township; individual septic typical.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Residents arrange private trash haulers.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Propane / LP (no piped gas)

Remote rural township; likely propane.

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Policeunconfirmed

Newaygo County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fire

Big Prairie Township Fire Department

Big Prairie Twp FD covers 36 sq mi of Goodwell Twp.

Services for Goodwell Township · Source: newaygocountymi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Bisel Lake Area 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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

4.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🏫 Schools(1)

Pineview School

4.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Unnamed park

4.3 mimap

Park

4.3 mimap

Park on Newcosta Ave

4.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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Living in Bisel Lake Area: the details

Is Bisel Lake Area a good place to live?

Bisel Lake Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of White Cloud Public Schools. The going price is around $153,000.

What does it cost to live in Bisel Lake Area?

Homes in Bisel Lake Area sell for a median of about $153,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 2 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Bisel Lake Area

What do homes cost in Bisel Lake Area?
The median home value in Bisel Lake Area is about $153,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Bisel Lake Area housing market?
there are 2 homes for sale in Bisel Lake Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Bisel Lake Area?
Bisel Lake Area is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Big Rapids High School (6/10).
Is Bisel Lake Area walkable?
Bisel Lake Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Bisel Lake Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,039/mo

$
$30,600
20%
%
Principal & Interest $79476%
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.

Micro Communities(1)

Bisel Lake
B

Bisel Lake

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