Bowen Lake Village
Easy outdoor access
Median $604K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
If you're heading out here, the first thing you'll notice is space—real, breathing space. Bowen Lake Village sits on 178 acres with lots averaging 1.49 acres each, the kind of property where you're not sharing walls or fences with anyone. It's condo living without the cramped feeling. Homes here run around $39K, which means you're getting genuine land for the price. The community is about 43 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, far enough to feel genuinely removed but close enough that you're not isolated. Cooper Creek County Park is just over a mile away if you want to get outside without leaving the development, and Lincoln Lake Launch sits about 1.3 miles down the road—handy if you've got a boat or just want to spend an afternoon on the water. Grocery shopping is roughly 4 miles out, which is the main trade-off for all that acreage and quiet. Kids here go to Greenville Public Schools. It's the kind of place where you get actual land, actual distance from your neighbors, and a straightforward lifestyle without the pretense or the price tag that usually comes attached to both.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Lincoln Lake — 0.8 mi
- Bowen Lake: 5 min bike
- Spencer Township Park: 4 min drive
$604K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Bowen Lake Village
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,099/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
COOPER CREEK COUNTY PARK
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Lincoln Lake
0.8 mi
Recent Sale Price
$604K
2 recent sales
Units
74
Complex Size
178.2 ac
74 units
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Log Cabin Grocery
BIGGBY COFFEE
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Spencer Township Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Bowen Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Lincoln Lake Launch
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Bowen Lake Village 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 Bowen Lake Village home (around $603,850) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,016 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,016/mo | $107,103 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,624/mo | $123,309 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,827/mo | $128,728 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$58K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
Bowen Lake Village Condos
Managed by Ted Lewakowski / Marcus Hansen
Source: grar · 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
~$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 Bowen Lake Village 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(2)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
The Lunch Spot
Restaurant
Halfway Diner
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant
Bar
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Bar
Harvard Bar
Pub
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Bowen Lake Village
- What do homes cost in Bowen Lake Village?
- The median home value in Bowen Lake Village is about $603,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bowen Lake Village housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bowen Lake Village right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bowen Lake Village?
- Bowen Lake Village is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Bowen Lake Village walkable?
- Bowen Lake Village scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.