Carlton Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Carlton Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakewood Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $412,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $412K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here on acreage carved from rolling farmland, the horizon stretches wide—orchards and open fields punctuated by farmhouses set well back from quiet rural roads. Lots run large, often twenty acres or more, with room for barns, pastures, and the kind of quiet that comes from real distance between neighbors. Homes tend toward the practical and charming: renovated farmhouses with modern kitchens sitting alongside original rural structures, many with mudrooms and wood stoves that speak to winters and land management. Spring Lake lies right at the edge of the area, and Middle Lake Public Access is about a mile and a half away for those looking to fish or launch a boat. The nearest grocery, coffee, and restaurants cluster about three miles out, a short drive that doesn't interrupt the sense of being genuinely removed from everything. Gerald R. Ford International Airport sits roughly thirty-three minutes north, close enough for real convenience without the hum of traffic overhead.
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Why people love it here
$412K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Carlton Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,797/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$412K
4 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Middle Lake Public Access
3.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Lakewood Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Middle Lake Public Access
Huckleberry Lake
+1 more
Beach in Vedder Rd & M 50 Area
Hastings 4
Crime in Carlton Area 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Carlton Area home (around $412,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,775 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,775/mo | $74,003 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,194/mo | $85,176 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,335/mo | $88,932 |
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.
Who actually lends in Carlton Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,335 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Carlton 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
Middle Lake Public Access
3.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Carlton Area: the details
Is Carlton Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Carlton Area as a place to live. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Lakewood Public Schools. The going price is around $412,000.
What does it cost to live in Carlton Area?
Homes in Carlton Area sell for a median of about $412,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 4 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Carlton Area
- What do homes cost in Carlton Area?
- The median home value in Carlton Area is about $412,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carlton Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Carlton Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carlton Area?
- Carlton Area is served by Lakewood Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Carlton Area walkable?
- Carlton Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.