Brown Lake Commons
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $467K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
—so it's basically a condo community sprawled across 111 acres with each unit sitting on roughly 2.2 acres. That's the kind of space most condo owners never get. Brown Lake is practically at your doorstep—about a tenth of a mile away—and if you've got a boat, Wabasis Lake Park's launch is just 1.5 miles south. Wabasis County Park runs about a mile and a half out, good for a day trip without overthinking it. The median home value hovers around $454K, which buys you a lot of breathing room in a condo setting. Greenville Public Schools serves the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 38-minute drive if you need it—close enough to not feel remote, far enough to actually have land under your feet. The location sits right at the intersection of Wabasis Ave and 12 Mile Rd, so navigation is straightforward. If you're the type who wants condo ownership without cramped quarters or a parking spot as your outdoor space, this is the answer.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brown Lake within walking distance
- Brown Lake: 3 min walk
- Wabasis Lake Park: 8 min drive
$467K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Brown Lake Commons
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,172/mo
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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
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brown Lake
0.0 mi
Recent Sale Price
$467K
2 recent sales
Units
7
Complex Size
110.7 ac
7 units
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 Tavern
Wabasis Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Brown Lake
Unnamed beach
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Crime in Brown Lake Commons 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 Brown Lake Commons home (around $467,263) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,108 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,108/mo | $82,877 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,578/mo | $95,418 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,735/mo | $99,611 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Brown Lake Commons condominium association
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · 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
~$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 · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Brown Lake Commons 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
Frequently asked about Brown Lake Commons
- What do homes cost in Brown Lake Commons?
- The median home value in Brown Lake Commons is about $467,263. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Brown Lake Commons housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Brown Lake Commons right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Brown Lake Commons?
- Brown Lake Commons is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Brown Lake Commons walkable?
- Brown Lake Commons scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.