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Black 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 $568K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏡Top 2% lot size
🏙️18 mito Downtown GR(~36 min drive)
🏞️32 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 4m drive)

This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers a rare opportunity for spacious living with expansive lot sizes averaging over seven acres. The generous parcels provide residents with exceptional privacy and room for outdoor pursuits, gardening, or simply enjoying the natural landscape. The community's small scale creates a peaceful, rural atmosphere while remaining accessible to Grand Rapids amenities.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Black Lake within walking distance
  • Olin Lakes: 7 min drive
  • LONG LAKE PARK: 6 min drive
💰Home Values

$568K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size12acres
Homes on lake7parcels
Private — owners only

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

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Same name, different focus — Black Lake is also covered as:

  • Black Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Black Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,856/mo

$
$113,610
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,94776%
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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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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lime Lake Public Access

1.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 5/10

School District: Kent City Community Schools

7Kent City High SchoolHigh · 08-12 · 416 students · 26:1 · Assigned · 6.2 mi
5Kent City Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 563 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 6.0 mi
4Kent City Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 275 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 6.2 mi

Walkability

0.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

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

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Meijer

6 mindrive
Save-A-Lot
6 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Jet's Pizza

6 mindrive
A&W
6 mindrive
KFC
5 mindrive
Wendy's
6 mindrive

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Biggby Coffee

6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Cedar Pub

8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

LONG LAKE PARK

6 mindrive
Lime Lake Public Access
3 mindrive
Rogue River State Game Area
5 mindrive
Park in Trent Ridge
9 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Playground at Long Lake Park

4 mindrive
Playground in Cedar West Plat Area
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Olin Lakes

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
Long Lake
6 mindrive
Lime Lake
3 mindrive
Lemunyon Lake
<1 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Short drive

Beach at Long Lake Park

4 mindrive
Beach in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

North Country National Scenic Trail

9 mindrive
North Country Trail
7 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area

10 mindrive
Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area
11 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Short drive

Lime Lake Launch

3 mindrive
Clear Lake Launch
14 mindrive
Spring Lake Launch
12 mindrive
Camp Lake Launch
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

MAX Fitness

6 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Short drive

Meijer - Cedar Springs

5 mindrive· 20 min bike
📚Libraries
Quick drive

New Cedar springs library

9 mindrive
Cedar library #1
8 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Kent Theater

8 mindrive
Northstar Cinema
11 mindrive

Crime in Black 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Solon Township

616-696-1718Website

Source: solontwp.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

~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)

Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)

Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

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

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

Verify by address.

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Solon Township Fire Department

2305 19 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs; Chief Richard Hays.

Services for Solon Township · Source: solontwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Black 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)

Aldi

Grocery Store

2.6 mimap
Meijer

Grocery Store

2.6 mimap

Save-A-Lot

Grocery Store

2.9 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(6)

Panda Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

Jet's Pizza

Restaurant

3.0 mimap
A&W

Fast Food

3.0 mimap
KFC

Fast Food

3.0 mimap

Jimmy John's

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(6)

Thrive Acai Bowl Cafe

Café

2.6 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

2.9 mimap

Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs

Café

4.0 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Cedar Pub

Bar

4.0 mimap

Cedar Springs Brewing Company

Bar

4.0 mimap

GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50

Bar

4.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(8)

Christian Hill School

1.0 mimap

Block School

3.1 mimap
Morning Star School
3.5 mimap

Creative Technologies Academy

3.6 mimap

White Creek School

3.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

MAX Fitness

Fitness Center

2.9 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Lime Lake Public Access
1.1 mimap

Rogue River State Game Area

1.4 mimap
Long Lake Park

Park

1.7 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area

Dog Park

4.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.8 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.8 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(4)

Lime Lake Launch

Boat Launch

1.1 mimap
Clear Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.0 mimap
Spring Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚌 Transit(1)

Meijer - Cedar Springs

Transit Stop

2.6 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Cedar library #1

3.9 mimap

New Cedar springs library

4.0 mimap
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Frequently asked about Black Lake

What do homes cost in Black Lake?
The median home value in Black Lake is about $568,050. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Black Lake?
Black Lake is served by Kent City Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kent City High School (7/10).
Is Black Lake walkable?
Black Lake scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Black Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,856/mo

$
$113,610
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,94776%
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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