Wetheral Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $443K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.0/10
This 185-acre community in Kent County offers a distinctly spacious feel with generous lot sizes averaging over an acre each. The expansive properties provide residents with plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, and the kind of privacy that's increasingly rare in today's market. The area maintains a peaceful, rural character while remaining accessible to Grand Rapids' urban amenities and employment centers.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wetheral Lake within walking distance
- Hicks Lake: 9 min bike
- Caruthers Lake: 6 min drive
$443K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Wetheral Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,004/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Lake Public Access
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Subway
Tenth Street Saloon
Playground in Assessor's Plat
Hicks Lake
+1 more
Walgreens
Otsego District Public Library
Plainwell Corners Preschool
M-89 Cinema
Crime in Wetheral 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wetheral Lake home (around $442,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,929 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,929/mo | $78,113 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,373/mo | $89,942 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,521/mo | $93,890 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Watson Township
Source: watsontownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,343 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid)
Fire/burn permit contact (269) 686-5222; covered by area department.
Services for Watson · Source: watsontownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Wetheral 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.
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Frequently asked about Wetheral Lake
- What do homes cost in Wetheral Lake?
- The median home value in Wetheral Lake is about $442,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Wetheral Lake?
- Wetheral Lake is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Wetheral Lake walkable?
- Wetheral Lake scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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