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Big Blue Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $627K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 4.6/10

🏙️43 mito Downtown GR(~1h 27m drive)
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan(~54 min drive)

This expansive 724-acre community in Kent County stands out for its generous lot sizes, with properties averaging nearly half an acre each. The area offers a rare combination of space and privacy that's increasingly hard to find, where every home is owner-occupied, creating a strong sense of neighborhood stability and pride.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Big Blue Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Big Blue Lake: 0 min walk
  • Blackhawk Waterfront: 3 min walk
💰Home Values

$627K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size336acres
Homes on lake57parcels
Public accessDestination lakePublic beach

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in Big Blue Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,253/mo

$
$125,300
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,25176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Deremo Boat Launch

0.7 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

4.6
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: Holton Public Schools

7Whitehall Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 629 students · 20:1 · 7.0 mi
5Whitehall Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 430 students · 14:1 · 7.1 mi
4Holton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 361 students · 13:1 · 6.9 mi
4Holton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 182 students · 16:1 · 7.0 mi
3Holton High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 249 students · 16:1 · 7.0 mi

Walkability

3.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
6.1
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Centennial Lodge

7 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Blue Lake County Park

6 mindrive· 28 min walk· 18 min bike
Deremo Boat Launch
2 mindrive
Huron-Manistee National Forest
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Big Blue Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Mud Lake
12 mindrive
Britton Lake
10 mindrive
Grass Lake
12 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Easy walk

Blackhawk Waterfront

3 minwalk· 3 min bike· 10 min drive
Pirates Cove
11 mindrive
Turtle Beach
9 mindrive
Aquatics
11 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Walkable

White Trail

11 minwalk· 11 min bike· 6 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)

5 mindrive· 20 min walk· 18 min bike

Crime in Big Blue 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Blue Lake Township

231-894-6335Website

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

~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,412 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; homes on individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic systems

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane

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Policeunconfirmed

Muskegon County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff provides law enforcement

Fire

Blue Lake Township Fire Department

Township FD founded 1958; also covers southern Otto Twp

Services for Blue Lake Township · Source: bluelaketownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Big Blue 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.

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Evans Dining Hall

Restaurant

1.2 mimap

Centennial Lodge

Restaurant

1.5 mimap

🏫 Schools(1)

Technology Center

1.3 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Deremo Boat Launch
0.7 mimap
Blue Lake County Park
1.0 mimap

Huron-Manistee National Forest

2.1 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)

Bike Path

0.6 mimap

Orange Trail - Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)

Bike Path

0.7 mimap
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Frequently asked about Big Blue Lake

What do homes cost in Big Blue Lake?
The median home value in Big Blue Lake is about $626,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Big Blue Lake?
Big Blue Lake is served by Holton Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
Is Big Blue Lake walkable?
Big Blue Lake scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Median in Big Blue Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,253/mo

$
$125,300
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,25176%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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