Dean Lake Gardens
Room to spread out, great value
Median $707K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
You'll notice right away how much green space surrounds Dean Lake Gardens—six acres of platted lots averaging 0.85 acres each, which means real land to breathe on. It's about 14 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you're close enough to grab dinner without feeling like you're living in the city proper. The Cameron Plat Area sits well, with Northview Public Schools handling K–12, and there's actual stuff around—72 restaurants within a mile, a grocery store just down the road, and Dean Lake Park is a quick walk away if you need to decompress. Homes here run around $671K, which gets you land and proximity without the downtown price tag. If you're into water, the Rogue River Mouth Launch is less than three miles out, and the airport's about 23 minutes when you need to fly somewhere.
Why people love it here
35,758 sq ft avg lots
- 5 homes
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$707K median
- 1 recent sale
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Dean Lake Gardens
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,800/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$707K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
5
Median Lot Size
0.73 ac
0.34 ac – 1.5 ac
Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
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
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
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
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Dean Lake Gardens 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 Gardens home (around $707,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,702 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,702/mo | $125,399 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,414/mo | $144,373 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,652/mo | $150,718 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Dean Lake Gardens 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dean Lake Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(26)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+23 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(12)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 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)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Robinette’s Mountain Bike 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 Gardens
- What do homes cost in Dean Lake Gardens?
- The median home value in Dean Lake Gardens is about $707,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dean Lake Gardens housing market?
- no homes are listed in Dean Lake Gardens right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dean Lake Gardens?
- Dean Lake Gardens is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Dean Lake Gardens walkable?
- Dean Lake Gardens scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.