Bush Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $6K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
The quiet shoreline along this stretch runs deep with water-access charm—homes here enjoy proximity to the lake with views from backyards, and the no-wake designation keeps things genuinely calm. A corner lot with sightlines across the water, mobile homes and updated ranches scattered across the area, and the kind of land where a fixer-upper or second home getaway actually makes sense: you're close enough to US 10 for easy access out, but set back enough that the noise doesn't follow you home. A nearby restaurant is just a five-minute walk, and an unnamed park sits eight minutes away on foot. The whole stretch feels designed for people who want the lake without the frantic summer-resort energy—year-round living is possible here, though many use it as a seasonal escape. About an hour and a half from downtown Grand Rapids, it's far enough to feel removed but not so far that a weekend trip feels like an expedition.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bush Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Bush Lake: 12 min walk
- Whalen Lake: 3 min drive
$6K 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 Bush Lake
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Baldwin Hatchery Boating Access Site
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bush Lake
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Crime in Bush 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,254 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
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🍕 Restaurants(4)
Subway
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Bush Lake
- What do homes cost in Bush Lake?
- The median home value in Bush Lake is about $6,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bush Lake?
- Bush Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is Bush Lake walkable?
- Bush Lake scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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