Blackberry Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $540K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
This distinctive community in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with expansive properties averaging nearly 20 acres per lot across its 355-acre area. The generous lot sizes create a private, estate-like atmosphere where residents enjoy significant space between homes and the freedom to pursue hobbies like gardening, recreational activities, or simply appreciating the natural landscape.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Blackberry Lake within walking distance
- Blackberry Lake: 13 min walk
- Peterson Lake: 5 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 5.6 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$540K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Blackberry Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,664/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harold T Rice Park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harold T Rice Park
Blackberry Lake
+1 more
Beach in Sherman Super. Plat No.1 Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Blackberry 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$857/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,253 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sherman · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Blackberry 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)
Restaurant
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(10)
Graham School
Donahue School
Waters School
Packard School
Walker School
+5 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Blackberry Lake
- What do homes cost in Blackberry Lake?
- The median home value in Blackberry Lake is about $539,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Blackberry Lake?
- Blackberry Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Blackberry Lake walkable?
- Blackberry Lake scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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