Harlow Lake Area
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Harlow Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Greenville Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $340,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $340K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.5/10
Out here you're on spacious lots—averaging nearly three acres—with Woodbeck Lake right at your doorway and the Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area just a quick walk away. The landscape reads rural and generous, heavy on mature trees and private setbacks, though you're steps from a grocery and a handful of restaurants when you need them; nine dining spots sit within a mile. It's roughly 45 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids if you're commuting, but the real draw is the land itself—room to breathe, enough acreage for a pool or storage sheds, and the kind of quiet that comes from space between neighbors. Paved roads and natural gas service keep it accessible, while waterfront and pond views show up often enough in local listings to matter.
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Why people love it here
1.8 acre avg lots
- 563 homes
Cedar Crest Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.0 mi away
- Greenville
- 6 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Baldwin Lake — 1.1 mi
- Fred Meijer Flat River Trail: 12 min bike
- Hawthorne Park: 6 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Harlow Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,308/mo
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26 homes sold in Harlow Lake Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$340K
26 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,250 – $1,475 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Shearer Road Mountain Bike Area
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Baldwin Lake
1.1 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
+1 more
Hawthorne Park
+1 more
Playground on Montcalm Ave
Little Ziegenfuss Lake
+1 more
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Harlow 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 Harlow Lake Area home (around $340,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,290 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,290/mo | $61,071 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,636/mo | $70,291 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,752/mo | $73,390 |
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
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$79K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Harlow Lake 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,451 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Harlow 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)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(2)
🏫 Schools(7)
Satterlee School
Greenville High School
School
Baldwin Heights School
St. Charles Catholic School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Spencer Township Library
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Living in Harlow Lake Area: the details
Is Harlow Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Harlow Lake Area is worth a close look — 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 Greenville Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $340,000.
What does it cost to live in Harlow Lake Area?
The median home value in Harlow Lake Area is about $340,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 26 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Harlow Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Harlow Lake Area?
- The median home value in Harlow Lake Area is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Harlow Lake Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Harlow Lake Area right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Harlow Lake Area?
- Harlow Lake Area is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar Crest Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Harlow Lake Area walkable?
- Harlow Lake Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
