Bowes Rd & W Main St Area
Walkable with great nature access
1 home for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 7.2/10·Schools 7.7/10
The showboat's been anchored downtown for nearly a century, and out here on this stretch you feel that same rootedness—historic Lowell brick mixed with ranch homes, tree-lined blocks that still remember when the river meant everything. Stoney Lakeside Park is practically next door, and with five parks within a mile plus a dog park at your feet, there's constant reason to step outside; the nature walk score here is genuinely exceptional at 9.6. Downtown dining and coffee are steps away—42 restaurants within a mile means you're never far from something good, whether that's a quick bite or a proper meal. A grocery run is a five-minute walk, and you can be at Gerald R. Ford airport in under 26 minutes or downtown Grand Rapids in about 27. The Lowell Area Schools serve the area, and Lowell city itself has that rare thing: a strong local identity built on actual history and culture, not just proximity to somewhere bigger. Lee Creek runs through here, and if you've got a boat, the Grand River launch is a short drive. It's genuinely quiet without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Stoney Lakeside Park: 4 min walk
- Stoney Lake: 4 min walk
$230K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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5 homes sold in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
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Burger King
+1 more
Meds cafe
New Union Brewery
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Playground
Stoney Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Creekside Park Trail
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stoney Lakeside Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Crime in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area 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 Lowell.
Lowell crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bowes Rd & W Main St Area home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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
~$697/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Lowell Light & Power · ~11.1¢/kWh
Municipal electric utility since 1896; serves city + parts of Lowell/Vergennes Twps.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp. 315 S Hudson.
Services for Lowell · Source: lowellmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Bowes Rd & W Main St Area 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(14)
Burger King
Restaurant
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
The Pizza Shop of Lowell
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
Sneaker's
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
Creekside Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Bowes Rd & W Main St Area
- What do homes cost in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area?
- The median home value in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bowes Rd & W Main St Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bowes Rd & W Main St Area?
- Bowes Rd & W Main St Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Bowes Rd & W Main St Area walkable?
- Bowes Rd & W Main St Area scores 7.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
