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Gavin Lake

Great schools with outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $423K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 8.0/10

🏡Top 3% lot size
🏙️15 mito Downtown GR(~29 min drive)
🏞️41 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 23m drive)

This residential area in Kent County offers a spacious suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging over half an acre. The 252-acre community provides residents with room to breathe, featuring properties that allow for larger homes, gardens, and outdoor recreational space. The substantial lot sizes create a more private, estate-like feel compared to typical suburban developments.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Gavin Lake within walking distance
  • Gavin Lake: 1 min walk
  • McCarthy Lake: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
90

Lowell Senior High School

  • High — 7.1 mi away
  • Lowell
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$423K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size30acres
Homes on lake6parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Gavin Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,870/mo

$
$84,560
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,19476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

8.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Lowell Area Schools

9Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,099 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 7.1 mi
8Murray Lake ElementaryElementary · PK-05 · 437 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
7Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 771 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 8.6 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Grattan Township Roadside Park

1.9 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Walkability

2.3

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

bp

10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Parnell Market

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 3 min drive
KD's Corner
7 mindrive
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
6 mindrive
Bostwick Lake Inn
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Grattan Irish Pub

5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Grattan Township Roadside Park

4 mindrive· 15 min bike
Warren Townsend Park
10 mindrive
WARREN TOWNSEND COUNTY PARK
10 mindrive
PICKEREL LAKE
9 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Gavin Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
McCarthy Lake
5 mindrive
Saul Lake
6 mindrive
Big Crooked Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach

10 mindrive
Unnamed beach
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Cannon Trail

9 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Murray Lake Launch

13 mindrive
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
10 mindrive
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
10 mindrive

Crime in Gavin 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Grattan Township

616-691-8450Website

Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · 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

~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,433 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; properties on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural; individual on-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Police

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Grattan Township Fire Department

12134 Old Belding Rd; Chief Joel Steenwyk.

Services for Grattan Township · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Gavin 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(1)

bp

Grocery Store

3.1 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(7)

Parnell Market

Restaurant

0.9 mimap

Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

KD's Corner

Restaurant

3.1 mimap

Honey Creek Inn

Restaurant

3.1 mimap

Bostwick Lake Inn

Restaurant

3.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(2)

The Orchards at Red Barn

Café

2.7 mimap

Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room

Café

2.7 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Grattan Irish Pub

Bar

2.6 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Saint Patricks School
1.0 mimap

Grattan School

2.7 mimap

Lakes School

3.8 mimap

East Rockford Middle School

School

4.1 mimap

McPherson School

4.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Fitness Center on Unnamed

Fitness Center

4.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Grattan Township Roadside Park

1.9 mimap
Murray Lake Public Access
2.3 mimap

Warren Townsend Park

2.8 mimap

🚴 Trails(6)

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

Million Dollar View

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

Creek Trail

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Murray Lake Launch

Boat Launch

2.3 mimap
Big Pine Island Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.7 mimap
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Frequently asked about Gavin Lake

What do homes cost in Gavin Lake?
The median home value in Gavin Lake is about $422,800. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Gavin Lake?
Gavin Lake is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
Is Gavin Lake walkable?
Gavin Lake scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Gavin Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,870/mo

$
$84,560
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,19476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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