W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area
Wide open spaces
1 home for sale·Median $490K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Mornings out here revolve around the lake—Wolf Lake, an all-sports expanse where sandy frontage and dock access define the daily rhythm in a way that few inland stretches can match. Properties sit on generous lots, averaging over two acres, which means space between homes and room for the kind of detached garages and workshops that come in handy when you're living waterside year-round. The cottages and ranches that line the shoreline lean toward practicality: fieldstone fireplaces, mudrooms, kitchen islands, updated main-floor layouts—the kind of straightforward comfort that works whether you're wintering here or treating it as a seasonal retreat. Rustic log cabins sit alongside modern renovations, their 75 to 100 feet of private frontage opening onto both peaceful coves and deeper channels where recreational boats congregate. The neighborhood spreads across 659 acres of West Michigan shoreline, close enough to Lake Michigan's broader ecosystem yet contained in its own pocket of waterfront living that feels removed from the busier tourist corridors nearby.
Why people love it here
1.4 acre avg lots
- 226 homes
$490K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,326/mo
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3 homes sold in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$490K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
7.2 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area home (around $489,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,258 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,258/mo | $86,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,752/mo | $100,040 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,916/mo | $104,437 |
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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,239 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd 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
7.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area
- What do homes cost in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area?
- The median home value in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area is about $489,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area?
- W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area walkable?
- W 1 1/2 Mile Rd & W Wolf Lake Blvd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.