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Blue 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 $293K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏡Top 20% lot size
🏙️26 mito Downtown GR(~52 min drive)
🏞️46 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 32m drive)

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generously-sized lots averaging just over half an acre. The 196-acre community provides a peaceful setting while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids' amenities and employment centers.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Blue Lake within walking distance
  • Blue Lake: 0 min walk
  • Black Lake: 15 min walk
💰Home Values

$293K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size51acres
Homes on lake44parcels
Max depth35feet
Avg depth18feet
No-wake
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Median home price in Blue Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,991/mo

$
$58,660
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,52276%
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.

7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 6/10 to 8/10

School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools

7Cedar View Elementary SchoolMiddle · 04-06 · 455 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 10.0 mi
5Cedar Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 489 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 10.5 mi
5Beach Elementary SchoolElementary · 02-03 · 446 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 10.2 mi
5Cedar Springs High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,049 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 9.7 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Lincoln Lake Boating Access Site

1.6 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Lincoln Lake Boating Access Site

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Spencer Township Park
7 mindrive
Bass Lake Public Access
7 mindrive
Trufant Ball Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake

5 mindrive· 19 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Blue Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Black Lake
15 minwalk
Maston Lake
6 minbike
Lincoln Lake
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Golden Oak Park Half Mile Lake

9 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Lincoln Lake Launch

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
Bass Lake Launch
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Spencer Township Library

5 mindrive· 18 min bike

Crime in Blue 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.

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Solar potential

~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,333 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Blue 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.

🍺 Bars(2)

The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant

Bar

2.0 mimap

The Kicks at Bowen Lake

Bar

2.4 mimap

🏫 Schools(5)

Spencer School

0.8 mimap

Victory School

2.2 mimap

Settlement School

3.4 mimap

Pine Flat School

4.2 mimap

Huggard School

4.8 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Lincoln Lake Boating Access Site
1.6 mimap

Bass Lake Public Access

1.8 mimap

Spencer Township Park

2.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Lincoln Lake Launch

Boat Launch

1.6 mimap
Bass Lake Launch

Boat Launch

1.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Spencer Township Library

1.9 mimap
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Frequently asked about Blue Lake

What do homes cost in Blue Lake?
The median home value in Blue Lake is about $293,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Blue Lake?
Blue Lake is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
Is Blue Lake walkable?
Blue Lake scores 3.0/10 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 Blue Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,991/mo

$
$58,660
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,52276%
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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