Butterfield Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $496K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with expansive properties averaging over 10 acres per lot. The generous spacing between homes creates a peaceful, private atmosphere where residents enjoy the freedom of large estates while remaining connected to the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Butterfield Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Brooks Lake Boating Access Site: 7 min bike
- Brooks Lake: 10 min bike
$496K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Butterfield Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,369/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hess Lake Boating Access Site
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
Subway
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Sportsman's Bar
Brooks Lake Boating Access Site
+1 more
Playground in Village Of Newaygo
Brooks Lake
+1 more
Beach in Olds Manor Area
Unnamed bike path
Newaygo Area District Library
Crime in Butterfield 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Brooks Township
Source: brookstownshipmi.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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Brooks is a constituent of COLA, which provides sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District covers all of Brooks Twp, ~60% of Garfield Twp, and City of Newaygo (~56 sq mi).
Services for Brooks · Source: brookstownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Butterfield 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Grocery Store
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
Gene's Family Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
School
School
Salem School
Lambson School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Linden Ave to Mason Dr
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Butterfield Lake
- What do homes cost in Butterfield Lake?
- The median home value in Butterfield Lake is about $496,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Butterfield Lake?
- Butterfield Lake is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Butterfield Lake walkable?
- Butterfield Lake scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Butterfield Lake
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