Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp)
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $352K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
This waterfront community spans 660 acres in Kent County, offering residents direct access to Big Crooked Lake's pristine waters. Properties here typically sit on quarter-acre lots, providing space for outdoor living while maintaining an intimate neighborhood feel. The lakefront lifestyle centers around boating, fishing, and water recreation, with many homes featuring private docks and boat launches for easy lake access.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Crooked Lake within walking distance
- Big Crooked Lake: 1 min walk
- Byrne Lake: 10 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 7.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$352K 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 Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,390/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: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grattan Township Roadside Park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Parnell Market
Big Crooked Lake
+1 more
Cannon Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) 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 (Grattan Twp) home (around $352,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,330/mo | $62,138 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,683/mo | $71,547 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,801/mo | $74,688 |
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
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · 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
~$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 (Grattan Twp) 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 (Grattan Twp)
- What do homes cost in Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp)?
- The median home value in Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) is about $352,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) 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 (Grattan Twp)?
- Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) walkable?
- Big Crooked Lake (Grattan Twp) scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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