Austin Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $429K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
This residential area in Kent County offers a rare combination of privacy and spaciousness that's increasingly hard to find in the Grand Rapids area. With properties averaging nearly two acres each, residents enjoy substantial breathing room and a strong sense of community. The generous lot sizes provide ample space for gardens, recreation, and the kind of outdoor living that feels worlds away from urban density.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Austin Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Austin Lake: 7 min walk
- Owasippe Lake: 6 min bike
Whitehall Senior High School
- High — 2.4 mi away
- Whitehall District Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$429K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Austin Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,912/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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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Whitehall District Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Post Rd & Holton Whitehall Rd Area
+1 more
Austin Lake
+1 more
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
Parking/Trailhead Connector
White Lake Community Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Austin 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Austin Lake home (around $429,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,840 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,840/mo | $75,730 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,270/mo | $87,198 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,413/mo | $91,026 |
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
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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,437 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Austin 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
Grocery Store
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
San Marco's Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(11)
Whitehall High School
School
White Lake Community Center
School
Gordon School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(7)
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Austin Lake
- What do homes cost in Austin Lake?
- The median home value in Austin Lake is about $429,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Austin Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Austin Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Austin Lake?
- Austin Lake is served by Whitehall District Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
- Is Austin Lake walkable?
- Austin Lake scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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