Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $610K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 8.6/10
This intimate 98-acre community in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and suburban convenience. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly three-quarters of an acre, residents enjoy plenty of privacy and room for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply appreciating the natural surroundings.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Echo Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Echo Lake: 0 min walk
- East Lake: 14 min walk
Northern High School
- High — 1.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 4 rated schools in district
$610K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,141/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Forest Hills Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Forest Hills Foods
Brunch House GR
+1 more
The Pantry of Forest Hills
+1 more
Noco Provisions
+1 more
Forest Hills Park
+1 more
Forest Hills Park Playground
Echo Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Ramona 2
dog_park
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Ada - Grand River Launch
The Other Body Shop
Burton/East Paris (EB)
Walgreens
+1 more
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) 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 Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) home (around $610,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $108k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,038 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,038/mo | $107,682 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,650/mo | $123,988 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,854/mo | $129,431 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,374 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 Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) 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(29)
Forest Hills Foods
Grocery Store
bp
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+26 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Jimmy John's
Restaurant
Zoup! Eatery
Restaurant
Brunch House GR
Restaurant
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Little Bangkok (Grand Rapids)
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
Johnny's Markets
Café
The Pantry of Forest Hills
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
+19 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Collins School
Martin School
Lincoln School
Northern Trails 5/6 school
Forest Hills Northern
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Hillcrest Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in 29th St & East Paris Ave Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Orchard Home Plat, Amended Plat Lots 1 Thru 8 Incl Lot 29 & Part of Adj Vacated Alley Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
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(2)
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
- What do homes cost in Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)?
- The median home value in Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) is about $610,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)?
- Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northern Hills Middle School (9/10).
- Is Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) walkable?
- Echo Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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