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Deer Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $211K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏡Top 14% lot size
🏙️22 mito Downtown GR(~43 min drive)
🏞️46 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 32m drive)

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers generous lot sizes with a median of nearly half an acre per property, providing residents with plenty of space for outdoor activities and privacy. The neighborhood spans 188 acres and features a suburban feel where families can enjoy larger yards and a more spacious living environment compared to denser urban areas.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Deer Lake within walking distance
  • Deer Lake: 1 min walk
  • Morgan Lake: 8 min bike
💰Home Values

$211K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size20acres
Homes on lake22parcels
Deeded HOA accessFish: Black Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill…
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Deer Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,435/mo

$
$42,280
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Hawthorne Park

2.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Greenville Public Schools

6Lincoln Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 432 students · 17:1 · 2.9 mi
NRSatterlee SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 44 students · 44:1 · 2.2 mi

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Walmart Supercenter

7 mindrive
Aldi
7 mindrive
Meijer
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Culver's

7 mindrive
Taco Bell
6 mindrive
Applebee's
8 mindrive
KFC
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Quick drive

Hawthorne Park

7 mindrive
Park in Byrne Park Area
8 mindrive
Crescent View Park
9 mindrive
Central Bark Dog Park
10 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Tom Hannula Playground

6 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Deer Lake

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Morgan Lake
8 minbike
Little Blue Lake
8 minbike
Little Ziegenfuss Lake
4 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Baldwin Lake Beach Beach

12 mindrive
Beach at Baldwin Lake
12 mindrive
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
13 mindrive
Beach at Wabasis County Park
13 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

7 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Wabasis Lake Park Launch

13 mindrive
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
14 mindrive
Lincoln Lake Launch
14 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Walgreens

7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Flat River Community Library

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Greeneville Cinema

13 mindrive

Crime in Deer Lake 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Oakfield Township

616-754-5679Website

Source: oakfieldtwp.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

~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,494 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; properties on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)

Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Police

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Oakfield Township Fire Department

Covers 36 sq mi; Chief Sam Peterson.

Services for Oakfield Township · Source: oakfieldtwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Deer Lake 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(3)

Aldi

Grocery Store

2.5 mimap
Walmart Supercenter

Grocery Store

2.5 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

2.8 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(6)

Log Cabin Grocery

Restaurant

2.1 mimap
Culver's

Fast Food

2.6 mimap
Taco Bell

Fast Food

2.7 mimap
Applebee's

Restaurant

2.7 mimap
KFC

Fast Food

2.8 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(1)

Biggby Coffee

Café

2.1 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

The Stone at Candlestone

Bar

4.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(8)

Satterlee School

2.2 mimap
Lincoln Heights School
2.9 mimap

Baldwin Heights School

3.3 mimap

Greenville High School

School

3.3 mimap
Lakewood School
3.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Hawthorne Park

2.4 mimap

Central Bark Dog Park

2.8 mimap

Crescent View Park

2.8 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

Bike Path

2.8 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Trail

Bike Path

3.4 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Wabasis Lake Park Launch

Boat Launch

3.7 mimap
Big Pine Island Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.3 mimap

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Walgreens

Pharmacy

3.0 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health United Hospital

Hospital

3.2 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Flat River Community Library
3.8 mimap
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Frequently asked about Deer Lake

What do homes cost in Deer Lake?
The median home value in Deer Lake is about $211,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Deer Lake?
Deer Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
Is Deer Lake walkable?
Deer Lake 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Deer Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,435/mo

$
$42,280
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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