Fennessy Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $588K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
This intimate residential enclave spans 252 acres in Kent County, offering a distinctive rural lifestyle within the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. With generous lot sizes averaging over an acre and a half, residents enjoy exceptional privacy and space for outdoor activities, gardens, and recreation. The community maintains a strong sense of ownership with nearly 80% of homes being owner-occupied, creating stable neighborhood relationships and well-maintained properties.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Fennessy Lake within walking distance
- Stafford Lake: 13 min walk
- Harmon Park: 5 min drive
Grandville Cummings Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.0 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$588K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Fennessy Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,989/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bend Area Open Space
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Culver's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Cesar's Pub
+1 more
Harmon Park
Unnamed playground
Stafford Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Scenic Drive
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Johnson Park Launch
Family Fitness
Wilson/Westown (SB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Crime in Fennessy 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Tallmadge Charter Township
Source: tallmadge.com · 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Tallmadge Charter Township (partnership with City of Grand Rapids)
Township water in developed areas; rate studies with City of Grand Rapids; rural areas on wells.
Tallmadge Charter Township / Septic - individual
Limited township sewer; much of township on septic.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Tallmadge · Source: tallmadge.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Fennessy 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(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Cummings Elementary School
School
River Bend School
Hope School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(5)
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Walker Ice & Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(29)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+26 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(4)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Fennessy Lake
- What do homes cost in Fennessy Lake?
- The median home value in Fennessy Lake is about $587,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Fennessy Lake?
- Fennessy Lake is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville Cummings Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Fennessy Lake walkable?
- Fennessy Lake scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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