Neighborhood2796.6 acres

W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area

Quiet lots near top schools

Median $295K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 7.8/10

🏙️23 mito Downtown GR
🏞️48 mito Lake Michigan

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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
🏡Space & Property

3.6 acre avg lots

  • 518 homes
🎓Schools
90

Cedar Crest Elementary School

  • Elementary — 2.6 mi away
  • Greenville
  • 4 rated schools in district
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7.8
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 9/10

School District: Greenville Public Schools

9Cedar Crest Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 302 students · 10:1 · 2.6 mi
8Baldwin Heights SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 485 students · 18:1 · 1.7 mi
7Greenville Senior High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 1,106 students · 20:1 · 1.9 mi
7Greenville Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 799 students · 17:1 · 2.1 mi

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

$295K

7 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Hawthorne Park

1.0 mi

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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 $295,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area housing market?
no homes are listed in W Baldwin Lake Dr & S Palmer Rd Area right now, and 7 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.

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Data sources: parcels · Updated 6/21/2026