Emerald Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $1.1M·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 6.1/10
This residential area in Kent County offers a suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging just over half an acre, providing residents with plenty of space for gardens, recreation, and privacy. The 112-acre community features well-spaced homes that create an open atmosphere away from dense urban development.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Emerald Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Perch Lake: 6 min bike
- Shadow Lake: 9 min bike
Northview High School
- High — 1.6 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Emerald Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,800/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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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 17 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 10/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Bud & Stanley's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Plainfield/Elmdale (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Emerald 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 Emerald Lake home (around $1,148,971) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $203k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,606 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,606/mo | $202,825 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,758/mo | $233,540 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,142/mo | $243,791 |
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
~$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 Emerald 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(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Fast Food
Restaurant
Rice Wok Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
Oakview School
Orchard View Elementary School
School
+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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 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(12)
+9 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
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Emerald Lake
- What do homes cost in Emerald Lake?
- The median home value in Emerald Lake is about $1,148,971. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Emerald Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Emerald 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 Emerald Lake?
- Emerald Lake is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is Emerald Lake walkable?
- Emerald Lake scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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