Woodlawn Beach
Surrounded by nature
Median $325K·Walkability 1.9/10
Out here on the north end of Gull Lake, about 40 miles from Grand Rapids, you'll find custom lakefront homes anchored on sprawling lots—some stretching well over an acre—with sandy beach frontage and mature hardwoods framing long sunset views across the water. Properties tend toward the substantial: gated driveways, heated pole barns, tennis courts, the kind of setup that speaks to people who want genuine privacy without sacrificing access to lake life. The road in is pastoral and winding, and once you're here, the setting feels genuinely removed even though Richland and Kalamazoo are only minutes away. It's the sort of place where a private pond, a 13-acre parcel, or a custom-built home with Brazilian cherry floors and a grand foyer isn't unusual—it's simply how people live on this stretch of water.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Gull Lake — 1.6 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Woodlawn Preserve: 5 min walk
- Backus Lake: 7 min bike
$325K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Woodlawn Beach
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,206/mo
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Nearest Park
Woodlawn Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Gull Lake
1.6 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
George and Sally's Blue Moon Diner
Woodlawn Preserve
Backus Lake
Bluebird Trail
Delton District Library
Crime in Woodlawn Beach 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Woodlawn Beach home (around $325,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $58k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,162 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,162/mo | $57,644 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,489/mo | $66,367 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,598/mo | $69,283 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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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Solar potential
~$847/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,179 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township (Gun Lake area); individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic; some lake-area sewer authority service possible.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Standard provider.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Woodlawn Beach 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Harding's
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
George and Sally's Blue Moon Diner
Fast Food
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Chicken House
Restaurant
Compass + Cleaver
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Pub
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Richland Community Library
Frequently asked about Woodlawn Beach
- What do homes cost in Woodlawn Beach?
- The median home value in Woodlawn Beach is about $325,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- Is Woodlawn Beach walkable?
- Woodlawn Beach 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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