Big Crooked Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $630K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.7/10
What surprises most people about Big Crooked Lake is how much land comes with each home—the 31-acre community sits on sprawling lots averaging over three acres, which means you're not living on top of your neighbors even though you're part of a defined condo community. Located in the Island Park Murray Lake Area, it's about 37 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need city access, but the real draw is the immediate surroundings: the lake itself sits just a third of a mile away, and if you boat, Murray Lake Launch is about two miles down the road. Homes here run around $830K, reflecting the combination of acreage and proximity to water in a quieter pocket of Kent County. The Lowell Area Schools serve the neighborhood, and Grattan Township Roadside Park lands less than two miles away for days when you want a change of scenery without leaving the area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Crooked Lake within walking distance
- Round Lake: 7 min walk
- Scally Lake: 9 min drive
$630K median
- 1 recent sale
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Same name, different focus — Big Crooked Lake is also covered as:
- Big Crooked Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Big Crooked Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,277/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grattan Township Roadside Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Crooked Lake
0.2 mi
Recent Sale Price
$630K
1 recent sale
Units
1
Complex Size
30.6 ac
1 units
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grattan Irish Pub
Grattan Township Roadside Park
Round Lake
+1 more
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Cannon Trail
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
Crime in Big Crooked 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Big Crooked Lake home (around $630,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $112k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,190 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,190/mo | $111,742 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,824/mo | $128,649 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,036/mo | $134,303 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Big Crooked 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(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Parnell Market
Restaurant
KD's Corner
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Big Crooked Lake
- What do homes cost in Big Crooked Lake?
- The median home value in Big Crooked Lake is about $630,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Crooked Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Big Crooked 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 Big Crooked Lake?
- Big Crooked Lake is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Big Crooked Lake walkable?
- Big Crooked Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.