Ward Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $469K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 6.7/10
Driving out to this stretch takes about 45 minutes from downtown, which means you're trading urban pull for genuine distance—the kind of place where a lake isn't an afterthought but the whole reason you're here. Horseshoe Lake sits right at the edge of the property, offering immediate water access whether you're thinking kayak launches or just a place to watch the light change. The 99 acres give you real room to breathe, and Trufant Community Park is close enough for a quick trip when you want organized recreation without the drive. What you get out here is land, water, and the kind of separation that doesn't come with a commute penalty if you're working remotely or heading downtown occasionally—just not daily. It's the math a lot of people do when they decide the extra 15 minutes each way is worth what they gain on their own property line.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Ward Lake within walking distance
- Picnic Lake: 5 min drive
- Trufant Community Park: 6 min drive
Lakeview Elementary School
- Elementary — 11.2 mi away
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm)
- 3 rated schools in district
$469K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Ward Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,186/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Trufant Community Park
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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
Trufant Community Park
Playground on S County Line Rd
Picnic Lake
Bass Lake Launch
Crime in Ward Lake 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.
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Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$85K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Ward Lake 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.
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Ward Lake
- What do homes cost in Ward Lake?
- The median home value in Ward Lake is about $469,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ward Lake?
- Ward Lake is served by Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm). Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakeview Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Ward Lake walkable?
- Ward Lake scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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