Brown Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $496K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers a rare combination of spaciousness and privacy on just 107 acres. With generous lot sizes averaging three-quarters of an acre, residents enjoy room to breathe while maintaining easy access to Grand Rapids' urban conveniences.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brown Lake within walking distance
- Brown Lake: 5 min walk
- Crawford Lake: 8 min drive
$496K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Brown Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WABASIS COUNTY PARK
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Halfway Diner
BIGGBY COFFEE
Harvard Bar
Wabasis Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Brown Lake
+1 more
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Crime in Brown Lake 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,373 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield Township · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brown Lake 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(4)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(2)
East Rockford Middle School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Brown Lake
- What do homes cost in Brown Lake?
- The median home value in Brown Lake is about $496,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Brown Lake?
- Brown Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Brown Lake walkable?
- Brown Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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