Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Median $494K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
This peaceful rural community in Kent County offers an exceptional country lifestyle with expansive properties averaging over 3.5 acres per lot. The 764-acre area provides residents with plenty of space and privacy, surrounded by wooded landscapes that create a serene atmosphere just outside the Grand Rapids metro area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Wood Lake within walking distance
- Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail: 7 min walk
- OSR R Trail 1994: 10 min bike
$494K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,354/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
Catalpa Park
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Holton Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Overboard Inn
Effin Bar & Grille
Catalpa Park
Unnamed playground
Baxter Lake
Unnamed beach
Holton Loop Motorcycle Trail
Black Loop
Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) home (around $494,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,270 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,270/mo | $87,204 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,765/mo | $100,410 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,931/mo | $104,818 |
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
Blue Lake Township
Source: bluelaketownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,551 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; homes on individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic systems
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Blue Lake · Source: bluelaketownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) 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(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Effin Bar & Grille
Bar
🏫 Schools(2)
Technology Center
School
Frequently asked about Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp)
- What do homes cost in Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp)?
- The median home value in Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) is about $494,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp)?
- Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) is served by Holton Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holton Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) walkable?
- Wood Lake (Blue Lake Twp) scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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