52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area
Easy outdoor access
Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
What might surprise you is that this stretch, just a few miles from I-96, feels genuinely rural—acre-heavy parcels, barns, ponds, and enough wildlife sightings to make the commute feel worth it. The homes here tend toward farmhouses and country builds on substantial land, with pole barns and room to breathe. Lowell Area Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids sits about 28 minutes away, making it feasible for those who want distance without complete isolation. Gerald R. Ford Airport is roughly 21 minutes out, and a handful of restaurants cluster nearby—enough that you're not cooking every night, but not so many that you feel suburban. Pratt Lake Launch is under 2 miles away if you boat, and the township's riverfront parks and trail connections sit within reasonable reach for weekend recreation.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Pratt Lake — 0.5 mi
- : 4 min drive
- LOWELL FUTURE REGIONAL PARK: 7 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 6.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pratt Lake
0.5 mi
Frequently asked about 52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area
- What schools serve 52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area?
- 52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is 52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area walkable?
- 52nd St & I-96 Crossover Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.