Subdivision

Cowan Lake Plat

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $587K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10

🏙️16 mito Downtown GR
🏞️41 mito Lake Michigan

What might surprise you about Cowan Lake Plat is how close the actual lake sits—just a tenth of a mile away—making water views and access a genuine part of living here rather than a distant promise. This 21-acre platted subdivision along Wabasis Avenue sits in a quieter pocket of the area, where homes run around $555K and the nearest grocery is about 4 miles out, so a car matters. The payoff is land and room; Wabasis Lake Park is two miles away if you want more recreational space, and downtown Grand Rapids is a manageable 30-minute drive when you need it. Families attend Rockford Public Schools, and the subdivision's defining feature—that immediate proximity to Cowan Lake itself—means the water is genuinely part of the neighborhood's daily texture, not something you visit on weekends.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Cowan Lake within walking distance
  • WABASIS COUNTY PARK: 5 min drive
  • WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
100

Lakes Elementary School

  • Elementary — 3.1 mi away
  • Rockford
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$587K median

  • 2 recent sales
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/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Rockford Public Schools

10Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 509 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 3.1 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 · 6.9 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 7.3 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 7.6 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Wabasis Lake Park

2.0 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Cowan Lake

0.0 mi

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Frequently asked about Cowan Lake Plat

What do homes cost in Cowan Lake Plat?
The median home value in Cowan Lake Plat is about $587,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Cowan Lake Plat housing market?
no homes are listed in Cowan Lake Plat right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Cowan Lake Plat?
Cowan Lake Plat is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
Is Cowan Lake Plat walkable?
Cowan Lake Plat 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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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026