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Wetheral Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $443K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏡Top 2% lot size
🏙️29 mito Downtown GR(~59 min drive)
🏞️46 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 32m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Wetheral Lake within walking distance
  • Hicks Lake: 9 min bike
  • Caruthers Lake: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$443K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size12acres
Homes on lake4parcels
Private — owners only

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in Wetheral Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,004/mo

$
$88,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,29676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Big Lake Public Access

1.7 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Martin Public Schools

6Martin High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 332 students · 16:1 · 1.9 mi
NRRobert D Brandon Elem SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 278 students · 14:1 · 1.9 mi

Walkability

1.9

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
2.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.9
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

ALDI

10 mindrive
Harding's Market
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Subway

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 2 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Tenth Street Saloon

10 mindrive
Rhino's Pub
10 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Playground in Assessor's Plat

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Hicks Lake

9 minbike· 20 min walk· 4 min drive
Caruthers Lake
6 mindrive
Schnable Lake
7 mindrive
Big Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Otsego District Public Library

12 mindrive
Ransom District Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Plainwell Corners Preschool

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

M-89 Cinema

10 mindrive
Old Regent Theatre
14 mindrive

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 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,985 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,985/mo$79,607
10% (+PMI)$3,436/mo$91,622
5% (+PMI)$3,587/mo$95,664

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Local Government · area-wide

Watson Township

(269) 672-7254Website

Source: watsontownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed

Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.

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

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Standard provider.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff.

Fireunconfirmed

Area fire department (mutual aid)

Fire/burn permit contact (269) 686-5222; covered by area department.

Services for Watson Township · 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.

🍕 Restaurants(1)

Subway

Fast Food

0.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(4)

Robert D. Brandon Elementary School

School

1.9 mimap
Martin High School

School

2.0 mimap

Hughes School

2.1 mimap

Osborn School

3.4 mimap

🌳 Parks(2)

Big Lake Public Access

1.7 mimap

Lake Sixteen Public Access

3.8 mimap
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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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Wetheral Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,004/mo

$
$88,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,29676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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