Black Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $568K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Black Lake within walking distance
- Olin Lakes: 7 min drive
- LONG LAKE PARK: 6 min drive
$568K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Explore Black Lake
Same name, different focus — Black Lake is also covered as:
- Black Lake Lake Area — lake area details
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Black Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,856/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lime Lake Public Access
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 5/10
School District: Kent City Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Jet's Pizza
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Cedar Pub
LONG LAKE PARK
Playground at Long Lake Park
Olin Lakes
+1 more
Beach at Long Lake Park
North Country National Scenic Trail
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Lime Lake Launch
MAX Fitness
Meijer - Cedar Springs
New Cedar springs library
Kent Theater
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 →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
Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)
Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.
Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)
Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
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.
Confirm by addressServices for Solon · 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.
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Panda Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
Thrive Acai Bowl Cafe
Café
Biggby Coffee
Café
Quickwater Coffee Roasters | Cedar Springs
Café
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Christian Hill School
Block School
Creative Technologies Academy
White Creek School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area
Dog Park
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(1)
Transit Stop
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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