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Emerald Lake Acres

Strong schools draw families here

Median $367K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 9.0/10

🏙️5 mito Downtown GR
🏞️31 mito Lake Michigan

What might surprise you about Emerald Lake Acres is that it doesn't feel removed—it's an 18-acre subdivision carved into the Cameron Plat Area, just 13 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but the lots here are wide enough that you're not stacked on top of your neighbors at 0.37 acres each. You've got genuine breathing room without the isolation, and the walk to coffee or dinner (both under 15 minutes on foot) means you're not stranded if you don't feel like driving. There are 150 restaurants and 18 grocers within a couple miles. Homes run around $329K, the schools fall under Northview Public Schools, and the airport is just under 24 minutes if you're flying out. It's the kind of spot where you get room to breathe and access to everything else without having to think too hard about it.

Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$367K median

  • Based on 3yr sales
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Park-rich area

  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • Perch Lake: 14 min walk
  • Dean Lake Park: 6 min bike
🏡Space & Property

15,059 sq ft avg lots

  • 20 homes
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9.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 10/10

School District: Northview Public Schools

10Eastern High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 802 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi
8Orchard View Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 407 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
7Eastern Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 552 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi

Median Sale Price

$367K

Based on 3yr sales

Parcels / Units

20

Median Lot Size

0.33 ac

0.27 ac – 0.50 ac

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Dean Lake Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

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Frequently asked about Emerald Lake Acres

What do homes cost in Emerald Lake Acres?
The median home value in Emerald Lake Acres is about $367,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Emerald Lake Acres?
Emerald Lake Acres is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
Is Emerald Lake Acres walkable?
Emerald Lake Acres scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026