Bostwick Lake Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $438K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 9.3/10
Bostwick Lake Park sits on ten compact acres just a short walk from the lake itself—you can reach Bostwick Lake in less than half a mile, and Pickerel Lake is about a mile out if you want to explore further. Homes here run around $257K, and the lots are tight—think 0.15 acres—which means you're in a real neighborhood where people actually know their way around. It's part of the broader Rockford Village Builders Plat Area, and kids attend Rockford Public Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 26-minute drive, so you're not cut off from the city, but you're far enough out that the character feels distinctly quieter. Grocery and restaurants require a short drive—2 or so miles—which is pretty typical for this part of West Michigan.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bostwick Lake within walking distance
- 1 park within 1 mile
- Little Bostwick Lake: 4 min walk
- Bostwick Lake: 7 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$438K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bostwick Lake Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,970/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PICKEREL LAKE
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
1
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bostwick Lake
0.3 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
Bostwick Lake Inn
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Unnamed playground
Little Bostwick Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
gym
Krause Memorial Library
Crime in Bostwick Lake Park 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 Bostwick Lake Park home (around $437,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $78k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,910 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,910/mo | $77,598 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,350/mo | $89,340 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,497/mo | $93,266 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bostwick Lake Park 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Lakes School
East Rockford Middle School
School
Grattan School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(2)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Bostwick Lake Park
- What do homes cost in Bostwick Lake Park?
- The median home value in Bostwick Lake Park is about $437,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bostwick Lake Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bostwick Lake Park right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bostwick Lake Park?
- Bostwick Lake Park is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Bostwick Lake Park walkable?
- Bostwick Lake Park scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.