Turk Lake
Strong schools draw families here
Median $387K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 7.8/10
If you show up expecting a glitzy resort town, you'll find something better: a 151-acre lake split into two quiet sections, ringed with small cottages and year-round homes that take their water seriously. The fishing here is genuine—Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike—and the lake runs deep enough (up to 20 feet) to keep boats and skis happy most of the year. Turk Lake Bar & Restaurant sits right on the water with an outdoor patio and live music, which is about all the commercial fuss you'll get; the rest is residential shoreline and wooded lots that back up to the Flat River) corridor. About thirty miles from the busier parts of the region, it's rural enough to feel like escape but close enough that you're not actually stranded. The lake runs its own improvement board and the community takes maintenance seriously—which is what you want when your address depends on water quality and a shallow, clear bottom.
Why people love it here
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 6.7 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Montcalm Township Park: 10 min walk
- Turk Lake: 9 min bike
$387K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Turk Lake is also covered as:
- Turk Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Turk Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,628/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Nearest Park
Montcalm Township Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Langston Bar
Montcalm Township Park
Unnamed playground
Turk Lake
Unnamed bike path
Bass Lake Launch
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Turk 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 Turk Lake home (around $387,100) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,575 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,575/mo | $68,659 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,964/mo | $79,048 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,095/mo | $82,522 |
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.
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Montcalm Township
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Solar potential
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,441 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal trash; residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Primary electric provider for the area.
Confirm by addressNatural gas where available; rural homes often on propane.
Confirm by addressServices for Montcalm · Source: montcalm.us
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Frequently asked about Turk Lake
- What do homes cost in Turk Lake?
- The median home value in Turk Lake is about $387,100. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Turk Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Turk 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 Turk Lake?
- Turk Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Turk Lake walkable?
- Turk Lake scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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