E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $695K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.7/10
Most people imagine lakeside homes as sprawling estates with boats moored at private docks. This six-acre plat tells a different story—a modest subdivision where lots average one-fifth of an acre, and the real draw is proximity rather than acreage. Brower Lake sits just a third of a mile away, accessible enough to make water a genuine part of daily life without the price tag of waterfront ownership. The amended plat, which consolidated earlier parcels into thirty-three distinct lots, keeps things intimate—close enough that neighbors share the same narrow roads and the same views toward the preserve. Downtown Grand Rapids is about half an hour north; the airport roughly forty minutes beyond that.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brower Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 6 min bike
- Brower Lake: 6 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 2.4 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$695K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,718/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Brower Lake Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brower Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ric's Food Center
Nuvu Fuels
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
+1 more
Brower Lake Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Brower Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Scenic Overlook
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
+1 more
gym
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower 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 →To buy a median-priced E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake home (around $695,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $123k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,623 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,623/mo | $123,270 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,322/mo | $141,923 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,556/mo | $148,160 |
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
Courtland Township
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,413 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (North Kent Sewer Authority in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; member community of North Kent Sewer Authority for serviced areas.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Courtland · Source: courtlandtwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower 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(5)
Ric's Food Center
Grocery Store
Ric's
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Nuvu Fuels
Restaurant
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(9)
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Restaurant
Cinco De Mayo
Bar
Grill One Eleven
Bar
+6 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
East Rockford Middle School
School
Lakes School
Blessed Virgin School
Parkside Elementary
School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Black Trail
Bike Path
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
Frequently asked about E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake
- What do homes cost in E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake?
- The median home value in E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake is about $695,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake?
- E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake walkable?
- E. A. Smith's Plat of Brower Lake scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.