Dean Lake Forest Condominiums
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
You know when a lake catches that golden hour light and everything just stops? That's Dean Lake Forest. With waterfront properties on a private all-sports lake, many featuring their own docks and heated Halfway houses for year-round use, mornings here feel like an actual escape—even though downtown Grand Rapids is just 15 minutes away. The homes sit on generous lots (think three-quarters of an acre), with open floor plans and kitchens built for real living, and the views across the water remind you why you chose this in the first place.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.2 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Provin Trails Park: 12 min walk
- Dean Lake: 15 min walk
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Median home price in Dean Lake Forest Condominiums
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,213/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Holtman Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Cheers
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Dean Lake Forest Condominiums 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 Dean Lake Forest Condominiums home (around $1,062,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $188k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,067 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,067/mo | $188,453 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,136/mo | $216,968 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,494/mo | $226,503 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Dean Lake Forest Condominiums Association
Source: pyxisrealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Dean Lake Forest Condominiums 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(25)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+22 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Dean Lake Forest Condominiums
- What do homes cost in Dean Lake Forest Condominiums?
- The median home value in Dean Lake Forest Condominiums is about $1,062,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Dean Lake Forest Condominiums?
- Dean Lake Forest Condominiums is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Dean Lake Forest Condominiums walkable?
- Dean Lake Forest Condominiums scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.