Bass Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $493K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.8/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare opportunity for spacious country living within reach of Grand Rapids amenities. With generous lot sizes averaging over four acres, residents enjoy plenty of room for privacy, gardens, hobby farms, or simply wide open spaces to roam.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bass Lake within walking distance
- Ford Lake: 4 min drive
- Mud Lake: 5 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 3.3 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$493K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore Bass Lake
Same name, different focus — Bass Lake is also covered as:
- Bass Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bass Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,343/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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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
+1 more
Playground in Gebben's Assessor's Plat
Ford Lake
+1 more
Beach in Sherman Super. Plat No.1 Area
LP3
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Bass 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 Bass Lake home (around $492,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,260 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,260/mo | $86,940 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,754/mo | $100,105 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,919/mo | $104,499 |
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
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,254 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Garfield is a constituent of COLA, providing sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District (~60% of township)
Newaygo Fire District covers ~60% of Garfield Twp; remainder by adjacent depts.
Services for Garfield · Source: garfieldtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bass 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(3)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Lake Side Swirl
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(15)
Root Town School
Butler School
Newaygo County Vocational School
Kimball Lake School
Garfield Center School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
Arboretum Park
FRC Woodland Area
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Bass Lake
- What do homes cost in Bass Lake?
- The median home value in Bass Lake is about $492,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bass Lake?
- Bass Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Bass Lake walkable?
- Bass Lake scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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