Six Lakes Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Six Lakes Area is a neighborhood, part of Montabella Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $436,000.
Median $436K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
Driving out here means committing to space—16-acre lots are the baseline, and the roads roll past farmhouses, private ponds, and the kind of silence that only arrives when you're genuinely far from anywhere else. Woodbeck Lake is right on the edge, and Horseshoe Lake is 1.0 miles away. A trip downtown takes about 68 minutes, which is both a feature and a fact: you're trading proximity for acreage, outbuildings, and the room to actually breathe. The nearest restaurant is 2.5 miles away, so self-sufficiency isn't optional—most homes here come with their own generators, septic systems, and the kind of driveways that justify a truck. Belvidere Roadside Park is a short walk if you need it, but the draw out here is the land itself: 111 feet of lake frontage, 22 acres of countryside, barns and bonus garages, geothermal systems, and the kind of peace that costs money to keep buying elsewhere.
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Why people love it here
10.6 acre avg lots
- 260 homes
Near the water
- Horseshoe Lake — 1.0 mi
- Little Penny Lake: 13 min walk
- Penny Lake: 6 min drive
$436K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Six Lakes Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,960/mo
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3 homes sold in Six Lakes Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$436K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Belvidere Roadside Park
2.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,450/mo
$1,275 – $1,625 · wider-area estimate
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Belvidere Roadside Park
2.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Horseshoe Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Montabella Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belvidere Roadside Park
Playground on 22 Mile Rd
Little Penny Lake
+1 more
Home Township Library
Crime in Six Lakes 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 Six Lakes Area home (around $436,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,937 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,937/mo | $78,314 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,380/mo | $90,138 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,529/mo | $94,112 |
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
$99K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Six Lakes 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.
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Fast Food
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🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
Home Township Library
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Living in Six Lakes Area: the details
Is Six Lakes Area a good place to live?
Six Lakes 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. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Montabella Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $436,000.
What does it cost to live in Six Lakes Area?
The typical home in Six Lakes Area goes for around $436,000. 3 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Six Lakes Area
- What do homes cost in Six Lakes Area?
- The median home value in Six Lakes Area is about $436,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Six Lakes Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Six Lakes 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 Six Lakes Area?
- Six Lakes Area is served by Montabella Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Six Lakes Area walkable?
- Six Lakes Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
