Baldwin Lake Area
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Baldwin Lake Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $320,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $320K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 7.8/10
What catches most people about this stretch is how it balances woodlands and accessibility without feeling remote—you're looking at something closer to 46 minutes from downtown, but the amenities don't make you feel stranded. The area itself runs to just over 1.4 acres per lot on average across 828 acres, so there's genuine room to breathe without sprawl creeping in. A grocery and restaurants are steps away, and within a mile you'll find nine dining options and eight parks—enough variety to make the place feel inhabited without the density that makes people wince. Condos tend toward the low-maintenance ranch style with main-level living, walk-out basements, and finishes that don't demand constant attention; brick exteriors and hardwood floors show up regularly enough that the area has a coherent architectural voice rather than the assembly-line feel of newer subdivisions.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Baldwin Lake within walking distance
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Baldwin Lake Beach: 4 min walk
- Baldwin Lake Boating Access Site: 5 min walk
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.4 mi away
- Greenville
- 5 rated schools in district
$320K median
- 27 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Baldwin Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,172/mo
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27 homes sold in Baldwin Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Baldwin Lake Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale Price
$320K
27 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Baldwin Lake Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,925/mo
$1,775 – $2,075 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Dairy Queen
+1 more
Baldwin Lake Beach
+1 more
Playground on Montcalm Ave
Baldwin Lake
+1 more
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Silk City Nature Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Baldwin Lake 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 Baldwin Lake Area home (around $319,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,155 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,155/mo | $57,460 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,480/mo | $66,136 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,589/mo | $69,051 |
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.
Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Baldwin Lake 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)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Big Boy
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
The Stone at Candlestone
Bar
🏫 Schools(9)
Baldwin Heights School
St. Charles Catholic School
Greenville High School
School
Satterlee School
Cedar Crest School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Bike Path
Tower Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Baldwin Lake Area: the details
Is Baldwin Lake Area a good place to live?
Baldwin Lake Area suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. Day to day, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Greenville Public Schools. The going price is around $320,000.
What does it cost to live in Baldwin Lake Area?
The median home value in Baldwin Lake Area is about $320,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 27 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Baldwin Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Baldwin Lake Area?
- The median home value in Baldwin Lake Area is about $319,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Baldwin Lake Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Baldwin Lake Area right now, and 27 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Baldwin Lake Area?
- Baldwin Lake Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Baldwin Lake Area walkable?
- Baldwin Lake Area scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
