Lakeview Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Lakeview Area is a neighborhood, part of Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
10 homes for sale·Median $385K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 6.7/10
Out here, you're buying land—big parcels that run close to five acres on average, the kind of property where you can actually breathe. Woodbeck Lake sits right at the edge, and Tamarack Lake Public Access is adjacent, both making water access a genuine part of daily life rather than a weekend drive. Recent homes in the area tend toward lake retreats and renovated country builds—one rebuilt cottage overlooks the water with a deck facing the lake, another sits on two acres between small towns with room to spare. A restaurant and coffee shop are just steps away, which is remarkable out here; you're not entirely removed from convenience, just insulated from the feeling of it. The trade-off is distance—about an hour to downtown Grand Rapids—but that's the price of having your own slice of land with a lake view.
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Why people love it here
2.9 acre avg lots
- 953 homes
Lake life
- Tamarack Lake within walking distance
- Basin Lake: 8 min drive
- Park on 22 Mile Rd: 7 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.0 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Lakeview Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,614/mo
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13 homes sold in Lakeview Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$385K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Tamarack Lake Public Access
1.0 mi
Expected Rent
$975/mo
$900 – $1,050 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Tamarack Lake Public Access
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Tamarack Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Alley Cat Bar & Grill Inc
Park on 22 Mile Rd
Basin Lake
+1 more
Crime in Lakeview 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 Lakeview Area home (around $385,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,593 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,593/mo | $69,153 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,985/mo | $79,594 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,116/mo | $83,104 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$11K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Lakeview 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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,378 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lakeview 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Little China
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Village Kupps
Café
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Lakeview Area: the details
Is Lakeview Area a good place to live?
Lakeview Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. 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 Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Homes here typically sell for around $385,000.
What does it cost to live in Lakeview Area?
The typical home in Lakeview Area goes for around $385,000. There are 10 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Lakeview Area
- What do homes cost in Lakeview Area?
- The median home value in Lakeview Area is about $385,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lakeview Area housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Lakeview Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lakeview Area?
- Lakeview Area is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Lakeview Area walkable?
- Lakeview Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
