Emerald Lake Acres
Strong schools draw families here
Median $367K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 9.0/10
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
$367K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Perch Lake: 14 min walk
- Dean Lake Park: 6 min bike
15,059 sq ft avg lots
- 20 homes
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Median home price in Emerald Lake Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,493/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
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
Walkability
Limited
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
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
+1 more
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+1 more
Crime in Emerald Lake Acres 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 Acres home (around $367,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,443 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,443/mo | $65,138 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,812/mo | $74,994 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,936/mo | $78,290 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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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 Acres 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(8)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Restaurant
Fast Food
Real Thai Cuisine MI
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Oakview School
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
+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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 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(3)
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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.