Bowne Township
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Bowne Township is a township, part of Lowell Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $510,000.
14 homes for sale·Median $510K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 8.2/10
What catches people off guard is how utterly rural this place stays despite being only about 30 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids—Alto, the township's only real community hub, is so small it doesn't have a stoplight, and homes sit on acres of land with genuine space between them. The agricultural character has held steady since the township organized in the mid-1800s, and locals are frank about it: farming isn't just the past here, it's the present and future too. You'll find Craftsman and Ranch homes scattered across nearly 24,000 acres, most drawing water from private wells and relying on septic systems, which means the infrastructure itself reinforces that rural independence. A restaurant sits practically within steps if you're looking for a quick meal, though the nearest grocery run stretches to about four miles away—the trade-off of choosing land over walkability. Spring Lake lies just a mile off, and the Dolan Nature Sanctuary is under two miles away if you want something quieter than the bigger regional parks. Homes here hover around $510K, and Lowell Area Schools serves the township. The Gerald R. Ford Airport is 18 minutes away, which matters for people who actually use it, though most days this place feels intentionally separated from the hustle—not by marketing, but by the sheer fact of owning five acres and meaning it.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- Spring Lake: 7 min bike
- Bunker Lake: 9 min bike
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 9.9 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$114K median household income
- $510K median · 29 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bowne Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,462/mo
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29 homes sold in Bowne Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dolan Nature Sanctuary
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.0 mi
Median Income
$114K
Household
Median Sale Price
$510K
29 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,225 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bricks Pizza
Campbell Lake Public Access
Playground in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
Spring Lake
+1 more
Beach in Bowes Rd & W Main St Area
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Most of Bowne Township is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Bowne Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Bowne Township home (around $510,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,077 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Bowne Township household earns $113,900 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $728,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,077/mo | $82,044 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,595/mo | $95,874 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,770/mo | $100,523 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 and median property taxes, 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$22K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$140K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$379K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$190K
Median
Who actually lends in Bowne Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressSource: bownetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bowne Township 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.
Median Income
$114K
Home Value (Census)
$331K
Expected Rent
$1,400/mo
$1,225 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Kindred Roots Cafe
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
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Living in Bowne Township: the details
Is Bowne Township a good place to live?
Bowne Township is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This township is part of Lowell Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $510,000.
What does it cost to live in Bowne Township?
The typical home in Bowne Township goes for around $510,000. There are 14 homes for sale here right now and 29 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Bowne Township
- What do homes cost in Bowne Township?
- The median home value in Bowne Township is about $510,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bowne Township housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Bowne Township right now, and 29 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bowne Township?
- Bowne Township is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Bowne Township walkable?
- Bowne Township scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
