W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area
Quiet lots near top schools
3 homes for sale·Median $289K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 7.8/10
Life out here revolves around land—nearly five acres on average per property—which means your daily routine includes actual space between you and the next mailbox, wooded rolling terrain that doesn't apologize for being rural, and the kind of backyard that can hold a screened porch, a fenced dog area, and a chicken coop all at once. Baldwin Lake is just 0.1 miles away, offering year-round recreation and scenic views for those who seek them. When you need groceries or dinner, both are steps away, with nine restaurants and three grocery stores within a couple of miles—close enough to feel convenient, far enough that you're not living above a strip mall. Downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 46 minutes down the road, which means you get genuine country living without complete isolation. The lots themselves—mostly wooded, often rolling—come with room for real projects: workshops, barns, hobby farms, and the kind of basement square footage that begs to be finished into something. Hawthorne Park sits adjacent, adding a public option to the private acreage that defines the neighborhood's rhythm.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Baldwin Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Baldwin Lake Beach Beach: 10 min bike
- Beach at Baldwin Lake: 10 min bike
3.6 acre avg lots
- 518 homes
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Greenville
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,960/mo
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6 homes sold in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hawthorne Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
0.1 mi
Median Sale Price
$289K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hawthorne Park
1.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Culver's
Baldwin Lake Beach
Baldwin Lake
+1 more
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area home (around $288,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,921 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,921/mo | $51,215 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,211/mo | $58,964 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,308/mo | $61,556 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$226K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$300K
Per listing
Who actually lends in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,327 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
The Stone at Candlestone
Bar
🏫 Schools(9)
Satterlee School
Baldwin Heights School
Greenville High School
School
St. Charles Catholic School
Cedar Crest School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Bike Path
Tower Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area is about $288,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area?
- W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area walkable?
- W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
