Crooked Lake Park
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $185K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
What makes Crooked Lake Park surprising is how close it sits to actual water—Big Crooked Lake is just a couple of hundred feet away—yet it reads as a quiet, modest subdivision rather than a resort community. This 5-acre platted neighborhood in the Island Park Murray Lake Area keeps things understated: average lots run 0.22 acres, homes hover around $320K, and the overall feel is low-key residential. Kids attend Lowell Area Schools. If you need boat access, Murray Lake Launch sits 2.2 miles out; for hiking or picnicking, Grattan Township Roadside Park is just under two miles away. Downtown Grand Rapids is a 34-minute drive, which means you've got rural breathing room without being completely cut off from the city. It's not trying to be anything flashy—just a small pocket where people live a few minutes' walk from the lake.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Crooked Lake within walking distance
- Gavin Lake: 14 min walk
- Saul Lake: 7 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 7.3 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$185K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Crooked Lake Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,256/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
Grattan Township Roadside Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Crooked Lake
0.1 mi
Recent Sale Price
$185K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
24
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.16 ac – 0.41 ac
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Parnell Market
Grattan Irish Pub
Grattan Township Roadside Park
Gavin Lake
+1 more
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Cannon Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Crooked Lake Park 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 Crooked Lake Park home (around $185,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,230 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,230/mo | $32,813 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,417/mo | $37,778 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,479/mo | $39,438 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
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🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Parnell Market
Restaurant
KD's Corner
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(1)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Crooked Lake Park
- What do homes cost in Crooked Lake Park?
- The median home value in Crooked Lake Park is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Crooked Lake Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Crooked Lake Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Crooked Lake Park?
- Crooked Lake Park is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Crooked Lake Park walkable?
- Crooked Lake Park scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.