Wood Lake Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Wood Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $376,000.
1 home for sale·Median $376K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, you're trading sirens for sightlines—acreage that actually breathes, the kind of lot where your neighbor isn't close enough to judge your landscaping choices. Homes sit back from the road on sprawling parcels, many over an acre, with the kind of privacy that makes a long driveway feel like a feature, not a commute. Woods break up the view; Cordes Lake sits right at the edge of things. A trip downtown to Grand Rapids takes just under forty minutes, which means you're not cut off, just removed enough to remember why you wanted space in the first place.
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Why people love it here
10.1 acre avg lots
- 86 homes
Near the water
- Little Whitefish Lake — 1.2 mi
- White Pine Trail: 9 min bike
- Wood Lake: 7 min drive
$376K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Wood Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,551/mo
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Median Sale Price
$376K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
1.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,250 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pierson Township Park
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Whitefish Lake
1.2 mi
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 6/10
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sticks-N-Stones Market
Pierson Township Park
Playground on W County Line Rd
Wood Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Edgerton Building
Crime in Wood 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 Wood Lake Area home (around $375,700) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $67k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,531 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,531/mo | $67,483 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,913/mo | $77,672 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,041/mo | $81,096 |
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
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,430 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Wood 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
School
School
Little Whitefish School
School
Big Whitefish School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Edgerton Building
Daycare
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Wood Lake Area: the details
Is Wood Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Wood Lake Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Tri County Area Schools. Expect prices centered around $376,000.
What does it cost to live in Wood Lake Area?
The median home value in Wood Lake Area is about $376,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now.
Frequently asked about Wood Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Wood Lake Area?
- The median home value in Wood Lake Area is about $375,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wood Lake Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Wood Lake Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wood Lake Area?
- Wood Lake Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Tri County Senior High School (6/10).
- Is Wood Lake Area walkable?
- Wood Lake Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
