Georgetown Lakes
Quiet lots near top schools
The quick answer
Georgetown Lakes is a neighborhood, part of Jenison Public Schools and about 8 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $358,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $358K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.9/10
"Georgetown Lakes" isn't a village or a line on a township map — it's a real-estate label a local brokerage uses for this stretch of Jenison, in Georgetown Charter Township on the southwest edge of the Grand Rapids metro. The "Georgetown" comes straight from the township's own name; the "Lakes" points to the small lakes and ponds threaded through this part of Ottawa County — Kenowa Lake, Georgetown Park Lake, and the many subdivision ponds and fountains that show up over and over in listings here. Nobody left a paper trail on who coined the name, so take the etymology as the reasonable read it is, not documented fact.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kenowa Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Rushmore Lake: 6 min walk
- Geogetown Community Park Trails: 12 min bike
2.8 acre avg lots
- 144 homes
Bursley School
- Elementary — 0.5 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Georgetown Lakes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,427/mo
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40 homes sold in Georgetown Lakes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$360K
29 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$300K
11 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
0.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,625/mo
$1,425 – $1,825 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Sunnybrook Country Club
+1 more
Populace Coffee Co.
Rush Creek Bistro
+1 more
Pioneer Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Rushmore Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
+1 more
Kenowa/44th (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Georgetown Lakes 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 →To buy a median-priced Georgetown Lakes home (around $357,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,408 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,408/mo | $64,214 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,772/mo | $73,909 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,894/mo | $77,168 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Georgetown Lakes, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown Township · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Georgetown Lakes 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(21)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Sunnybrook Country Club
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Cracker Barrel
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Jenison Innovation Academy
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Chicago Dr & Wilson Ave Area 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Georgetown Lakes: the details
Is Georgetown Lakes a good place to live?
Georgetown Lakes suits buyers looking for a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Jenison Public Schools. The going price is around $358,000.
What does it cost to live in Georgetown Lakes?
The median home value in Georgetown Lakes is about $358,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 40 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Georgetown Lakes
- What do homes cost in Georgetown Lakes?
- The median home value in Georgetown Lakes is about $357,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Georgetown Lakes housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Georgetown Lakes right now, and 40 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Georgetown Lakes?
- Georgetown Lakes is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Georgetown Lakes walkable?
- Georgetown Lakes scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
