Brower Lake Park No.1
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $517K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.7/10
Early morning light hits the water at Brower Lake, just a tenth of a mile away, and that's when this small subdivision shows what it's got—six acres of modest homes on quarter-acre lots, where the lake and the preserve across the way do most of the talking. Homes here run around $110K, and you're within Rockford Public Schools and a five-minute walk of Brower Lake Nature Preserve, making the outdoors less of a drive and more of a habit. The trade-off is real: the nearest grocery and restaurant sit about three miles out, so this is a place where you're choosing land and water over walkable errands. Downtown Grand Rapids is a half-hour away if you need it.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brower Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 0 min walk
- Brower Lake: 3 min walk
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$517K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Brower Lake Park No.1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,510/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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.
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
Brower Lake Nature Preserve
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brower Lake
0.1 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
Nuvu Fuels
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Brower Lake Nature Preserve
+1 more
Brower Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Scenic Overlook
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
+1 more
gym
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Brower Lake Park No.1 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 Brower Lake Park No.1 home (around $517,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,439 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,439/mo | $91,699 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,959/mo | $105,574 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,133/mo | $110,214 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Courtland Township
Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov · 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
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,283 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (North Kent Sewer Authority in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; member community of North Kent Sewer Authority for serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland · Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Brower Lake Park No.1 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)
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
Ric's
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nuvu Fuels
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
Cinco De Mayo
Bar
Grill One Eleven
Bar
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
East Rockford Middle School
School
Lakes School
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Black Trail
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about Brower Lake Park No.1
- What do homes cost in Brower Lake Park No.1?
- The median home value in Brower Lake Park No.1 is about $517,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brower Lake Park No.1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Brower Lake Park No.1 right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brower Lake Park No.1?
- Brower Lake Park No.1 is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Brower Lake Park No.1 walkable?
- Brower Lake Park No.1 scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.