Twin Lake
Neighborhood in Whitehall, Michigan
Muskegon County 49457
Boats and beaches on the lake
Locals refer to the two Twin Lakes as Middle Lake and Twin Lake. The other two are North Lake and West Lake. North and Middle lakes are for residential use only. Twin Lake, the largest of the four, gets the busiest. “The lakes aren’t too big or too small and there’s plenty of activity,” says Tucker. “Sometimes we’ll have water skiing shows.” Locals can head out on the water at Twin Lake from their own private docks or the public boat ramp at Twin Lake Park. The park is free to anyone who walks or rides a bike there. Those who drive can get an annual pass or pay a daily fee. The 800-foot beach is the main attraction. Visitors also enjoy taking their kids to the playground, playing pickleball, tennis and volleyball, and picnicking under the park’s oak trees. There’s also a park store, where people can grab some snacks and ice cream. West Lake has a smaller beach called Padley Park. It’s about 100 feet of waterfront.
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Community-funded Fourth of July fireworks
Organized cookouts and fundraisers are held throughout the year to raise money for Fourth of July fireworks. According to Tucker, the community usually raises around $22,000 a year. “It’s a 110-acre party,” says Tucker about the Fourth of July at the 110-acre Twin Lake. “People are out swimming and barbecuing. And by nightfall, we watch the fireworks set off from the island in the middle of the water.”Homes on and off the water
Each lake is surrounded by single-family homes, most of which have multi-car garages in the front and decks that overlook the water. Each home has a private beach and they can range anywhere from 30 to 130 feet of waterfront. They also come with docks where residents can park their boats. The lowest price for a waterfront home is around $350,000, which would get a homebuyer a two-bedroom ranch-style house. Larger three- to four-bedroom ranch styles and A-frame houses can range anywhere from $400,000 to $700,000. Homebuyers can get more house for their money living off the lake. Inland homes start at around $180,000 for a 1,200-square-foot ranch-style house, ranging up to $650,000 for a 3,500-square-foot New Traditional house with 5 acres of land.
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Education through Reeths-Puffer Schools
Public school students attend Twin Lake Elementary School, which earns a B grade from Niche. While the elementary school is right in the community, the rest of the schools are seven to 10 miles away in Muskegon. Fifth through sixth-grade students attend Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School, graded a B-minus. Reeths-Puffer Middle School and Reeths-Puffer High School are both graded a B.
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A few shopping and dining options
All of Twin Lake’s shopping and dining options are at the iintersection of Main Street and Holton Road. There are two restaurants from which to choose. Overboard Inn has a small-town diner atmosphere, serving traditional breakfasts and lunches. Effin Bar and Grill is where locals go to hang out late (until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). The restaurant’s lively atmosphere has people coming to enjoy live music inside and on the patio, where they can play cornhole and horseshoes. Shoppers have a few options, including Dollar General and John’s Market, a small local grocery store. The closest big box stores are in Muskegon and North Muskegon.
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12 miles to Muskegon
Residents get around town by driving their cars and golf carts. There’s no public transportation available and no major interstates run through Twin Lake. Muskegon is the closest city for shopping and working. It’s about a 12-mile drive starting on Holton Road, aka, Michigan Highway 120. Muskegon County Airport is about 17 miles away, where travelers can fly to Chicago O’Hare International Airport in about 30 minutes.Low crime score
Twin Lake has lower-than average crime. The community has a CAP Crime Score of 1 out of 10, the lowest score possible, compared to the national average of 4.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Eldon Palmer
Eldon Palmer
616 Realty LLC
(269) 430-2823
106 Total Sales
1 in Twin Lake
$205,000 Price
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Chris Simpson
Chris Simpson
Nexes Realty Muskegon
(231) 638-4616
106 Total Sales
2 in Twin Lake
$17,000 Price Range
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Leigh Lohman
Leigh Lohman
Capstone Real Estate LLC
(616) 612-2822
128 Total Sales
1 in Twin Lake
$290,000 Price
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Tricia Carlson
Tricia Carlson
Responds QuicklyFive Star Real Estate Whitehall
(231) 666-0202
167 Total Sales
6 in Twin Lake
$30K - $318K Price Range
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Emily Garcia Homes
Emily Garcia Homes
Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
(616) 344-6263
113 Total Sales
1 in Twin Lake
$290,000 Price
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Lori Chesebro
Lori Chesebro
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX West
(231) 666-0511
138 Total Sales
5 in Twin Lake
$85K - $500K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Twin Lake Park
Marcus Park
Lions Park
Covell Park
Cullen Field
Norman Park
Vida Weaver Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Twin Lake | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Twin Lake Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Twin Lake, Whitehall sell after 35 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Twin Lake, Whitehall over the last 12 months is $359,900, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$375,000
Median Sale Price
$359,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$349,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
55
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
783
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1982
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,563
Below the national average
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,564
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
30,056
Open Houses
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Saturday, May 1011am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,243
Median Age
45
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$83,938
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$89,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.2%
Advanced Degrees
17.3%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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