Lake Area

Cowan Lake

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $619K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 9.0/10

🏙️16 mito Downtown GR
🏞️41 mito Lake Michigan

This 238-acre lakefront community centers around a pristine 65-acre private lake that defines the lifestyle here. Residents enjoy generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, creating a spacious, retreat-like atmosphere just minutes from Grand Rapids. The lake offers year-round recreation from kayaking and paddleboarding to fishing, with many homes featuring substantial water frontage and multiple outdoor living spaces.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Cowan Lake within walking distance
  • Cowan Lake: 6 min bike
  • Little Muskrat Lake: 8 min drive
🎓Schools
100

Lakes Elementary School

  • Elementary — 3.0 mi away
  • Rockford
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$619K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size68acres
Homes on lake61parcels
Public accessDestination lake

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

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9.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 10/10

School District: Rockford Public Schools

10Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 509 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 3.0 mi
8East Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 740 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
8Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 09-12 · 597 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 7.0 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 7.4 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 7.7 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Wabasis Lake Park

2.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Cowan Lake

What do homes cost in Cowan Lake?
The median home value in Cowan Lake is about $619,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Cowan Lake housing market?
there is 1 home for sale in Cowan Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Cowan Lake?
Cowan Lake is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
Is Cowan Lake walkable?
Cowan Lake scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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