Carlson Farms
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $604K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
When you turn onto the property, you're struck by the space—121 acres of land where homes sit on lots averaging over two acres each. It's the kind of breathing room that feels rare, especially when you're still just 34 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. The condo community here isn't about density; it's about room to actually live, with Murray Lake a mile away for mornings on the water and a boat launch right there at 0.8 miles if you're into that.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Murray Lake — 0.6 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Murray Lake Public Access: 9 min bike
- Murray Lake: 10 min bike
$604K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Carlson Farms
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,100/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.6 mi
Recent Sale Price
$604K
1 recent sale
Units
36
Complex Size
121.0 ac
36 units
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
Murray Lake Public Access
Murray Lake
+1 more
North Country Trail
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Carlson Farms 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 Carlson Farms home (around $604,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $107k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,017 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,017/mo | $107,130 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,625/mo | $123,340 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,829/mo | $128,760 |
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.
Solar potential
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,369 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Carlson Farms 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.
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Carlson Farms
- What do homes cost in Carlson Farms?
- The median home value in Carlson Farms is about $604,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Carlson Farms housing market?
- no homes are listed in Carlson Farms right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Carlson Farms?
- Carlson Farms is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Carlson Farms walkable?
- Carlson Farms scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.