Woodland Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $138K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 3.7/10
This 638-acre lakefront community centers around the popular all-sports Woodland Lake, offering residents direct access to boating, fishing, and year-round water recreation. Properties here feature generous lot sizes averaging 0.30 acres, with many homes enjoying prime lake frontage, private docks, and water access amenities. The quiet, wooded setting provides a peaceful retreat while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids area amenities and services.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Woodland Lake within walking distance
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Woodland Lake: 8 min bike
- North Country National Scenic Trail: 7 min drive
$138K median
- 2 recent sales
Lake facts
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Median home price in Woodland Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$933/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.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Woodland Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Woodland 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Woodland Lake home (around $137,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $24k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $910 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $910/mo | $24,272 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,048/mo | $27,948 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,094/mo | $29,175 |
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.
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
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,409 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Merrill · Source: merrilltownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Woodland 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.
Frequently asked about Woodland Lake
- What do homes cost in Woodland Lake?
- The median home value in Woodland Lake is about $137,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Woodland Lake housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Woodland Lake right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Woodland Lake?
- Woodland Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Woodland Lake walkable?
- Woodland 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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