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Chapin 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 $518K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏡Top 6% lot size
🏙️18 mito Downtown GR(~36 min drive)
🏞️43 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 26m drive)

This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and natural beauty across its 146 acres. With a median lot size exceeding two acres, residents enjoy exceptional privacy and room to breathe, making it feel more like countryside living while remaining connected to Grand Rapids amenities. The generous property sizes create a peaceful, established atmosphere where neighbors have space for gardens, recreational activities, and outdoor pursuits.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Chapin Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Chapin Lake: 8 min walk
  • Casner Lake: 11 min bike
💰Home Values

$518K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size24acres
Homes on lake11parcels

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

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Chapin Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,514/mo

$
$103,530
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,68676%
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

Big Pine Island Lake Public Access

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Belding Area School District

6Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 373 students · 14:1 · 6.5 mi
5Belding Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 325 students · 16:1 · 7.7 mi
3Belding High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 557 students · 19:1 · 7.9 mi

Walkability

1.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.3
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.2
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

KD's Corner

6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Grattan Irish Pub

12 minbike· 3 min drive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Big Pine Island Lake Public Access

6 minbike· 16 min walk· 3 min drive
Unnamed park
4 mindrive
Wabasis Lake Park
5 mindrive
WABASIS COUNTY PARK
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Unnamed playground

5 mindrive· 19 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Short walk

Chapin Lake

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· <1 min drive
Casner Lake
11 minbike
Little Muskrat Lake
9 minbike
Big Pine Island Lake
11 minbike

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

5 mindrive
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
5 mindrive
MYERS LAKE COUNTY PARK Beach
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Cannon Trail

11 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Bikeable

Big Pine Island Lake Launch

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
6 mindrive

Crime in Chapin 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 Kent County.

Kent County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

Grattan Township

616-691-8450Website

Source: grattantownshipmi.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

~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; properties on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural; individual on-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Police

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Grattan Township Fire Department

12134 Old Belding Rd; Chief Joel Steenwyk.

Services for Grattan Township · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Chapin 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.

🍕 Restaurants(7)

KD's Corner

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake

Restaurant

4.1 mimap

Bostwick Lake Inn

Restaurant

4.5 mimap

Aunt Belle's Kitchen

Restaurant

4.6 mimap

Log Cabin Grocery

Restaurant

4.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(1)

Biggby Coffee

Café

4.7 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Grattan Irish Pub

Bar

1.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(2)

Grattan School

1.8 mimap

East Rockford Middle School

School

4.1 mimap

💪 Gyms(1)

Fitness Center on Unnamed

Fitness Center

4.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
0.6 mimap

Unnamed park

1.5 mimap

Park in Byrne Park Area

1.5 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Big Pine Island Lake Launch

Boat Launch

0.6 mimap
Wabasis Lake Park Launch

Boat Launch

2.2 mimap
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Frequently asked about Chapin Lake

What do homes cost in Chapin Lake?
The median home value in Chapin Lake is about $517,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Chapin Lake?
Chapin Lake is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
Is Chapin Lake walkable?
Chapin Lake scores 1.8/10 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 Chapin Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,514/mo

$
$103,530
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,68676%
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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