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Carr Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $354K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 3.3/10

🏙️29 mito Downtown GR(~59 min drive)
🏞️12 mito Lake Michigan(~24 min drive)

This quiet residential enclave in Kent County offers a distinctive rural lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging nearly three-quarters of an acre per home. Located within easy reach of Grand Rapids amenities while maintaining a more spacious, countryside feel, the area provides an appealing balance between suburban convenience and room to breathe.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Carr Lake within walking distance
  • Carr Lake: 2 min walk
  • Park in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area: 7 min drive
💰Home Values

$354K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size18acres
Homes on lake9parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Carr Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,400/mo

$
$70,700
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,83476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

1.8 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

3.3
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 5/10

School District: Oakridge Public Schools

5Oakridge High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 561 students · 19:1 · 1.8 mi
3Oakridge Middle SchoolHigh · 05-12 · 283 students · 15:1 · 1.9 mi
3Oakridge Lower Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-07 · 557 students · 13:1 · 2.3 mi
2Oakridge Upper Elementary SchoolElementary · 01-06 · 421 students · 17:1 · 1.6 mi

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

ALDI

10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

McDonald's

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Wolf Lake Tavern

8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Park in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
Wolf Lake County Park
9 mindrive
The Pines
10 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area

11 minbike· 5 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Carr Lake

2 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Wolf Lake
12 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area

9 mindrive
Sunset Beach
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

LP19 Snowmobile Trail

11 mindrive
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
15 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

9 mindrive
CVS Pharmacy
9 mindrive

Crime in Carr 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 Muskegon County.

Muskegon County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

Egelston Township

231-788-2308Website

Source: egelstontwp.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

~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,466 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well (municipal water in some areas via Muskegon County DPW)

Mix of private wells and county water in developed corridors

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Mostly individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU where available

Confirm by address
Policeunconfirmed

Muskegon County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff provides law enforcement

Fire

Egelston Township Fire Department

Township FD at 5380 E Apple Ave

Services for Egelston Township · Source: egelstontwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Carr 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)

Aldi

Grocery Store

3.9 mimap
Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

3.9 mimap

Daily Deals Food Outlet

Grocery Store

4.0 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

McDonald's

Fast Food

1.6 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

3.4 mimap
Popeyes

Fast Food

3.6 mimap
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

3.6 mimap
Papa John's

Fast Food

3.7 mimap

☕ Coffee(1)

Biggby Coffee

Café

3.8 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Wolf Lake Tavern

Bar

2.1 mimap

🏫 Schools(28)

Carr School

0.6 mimap
Oakridge Middle School

School

1.6 mimap
Oakridge Upper Elementary School

School

1.6 mimap
Oakridge High School

School

1.8 mimap

Saint Thomas School

2.0 mimap

+23 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(5)

Park

1.8 mimap

Unnamed park

1.8 mimap

Park in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area

1.8 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(4)

Musketawa Trail

Bike Path

2.5 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

2.7 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

2.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(3)

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3.4 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

3.5 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

4.9 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Mercy Health Mercy Campus

Hospital

4.3 mimap
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Frequently asked about Carr Lake

What do homes cost in Carr Lake?
The median home value in Carr Lake is about $353,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Carr Lake?
Carr Lake is served by Oakridge Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Oakridge High School (5/10).
Is Carr Lake walkable?
Carr 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Carr Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,400/mo

$
$70,700
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,83476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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