Ford Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $302K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a unique blend of spacious living and natural beauty across 186 acres. With generous median lot sizes of 2.58 acres, residents enjoy plenty of room for gardens, recreation, and privacy while maintaining a sense of community. The substantial properties provide an ideal setting for those seeking a more rural lifestyle without sacrificing convenience to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Ford Lake within walking distance
- Ford Lake: 0 min walk
- Mud Lake: 6 min bike
Daisy Brook Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.0 mi away
- Fremont
- 1 rated school in district
$302K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Ford Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,053/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Fremont Public School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bill's Shop N Save
Elsie's Ice Cream
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
Playground in Gebben's Assessor's Plat
Ford Lake
+1 more
Beach in Sherman Super. Plat No.1 Area
LP3
Dog Park in Ephraim Misner's Add.
Walgreens
Fremont Area District Library
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Ford 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)
unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,289 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sherman · Source: newaygocountymi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ford 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(4)
Bill's Shop N Save
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Elsie's Ice Cream
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Spanky's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
Root Town School
Newaygo County Vocational School
Waters School
Christian Junior High School
School
Butler School
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground
Arboretum Park
Branstrom Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Town and Country Path
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Frequently asked about Ford Lake
- What do homes cost in Ford Lake?
- The median home value in Ford Lake is about $302,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ford Lake?
- Ford Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Daisy Brook Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Ford Lake walkable?
- Ford Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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