Mike Nawrot
Local Expert
Grandville Lakes
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
Grandville Lakes is a neighborhood, part of Grandville Public Schools and about 6 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here typically sell for around $338,000.
22 homes for sale·Median $338K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 7.0/10
Build a house around water and the water tends to run the place. This pocket on the south and east side of Grandville wraps a chain of small spring-fed lakes — Big Spring Lake and Whispering Springs Lake chief among them — and the streets bend to follow them. The name is a modern one, drawn from those lakes rather than any old plat on the map; the recorded plat underneath it all is the Vredevoogd plat, and "Grandville Lakes" is what the listings and locals have settled on. These are inland spring lakes, not Grand River or Great-Lakes frontage, which is the whole appeal: private docks, still water for fishing, kayaking, and paddle boarding, and a half-dozen basins that give the neighborhood its shape.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Kenowa Lake — 1.1 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Buck Creek Trail: 11 min walk
- Mill Race Park: 13 min walk
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$338K median
- 71 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Grandville Lakes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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71 homes sold in Grandville Lakes this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mill Race Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kenowa Lake
1.1 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$363K
52 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$295K
19 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Mill Race Park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,825/mo
$1,600 – $2,050 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Sakura
+1 more
Fruition Açaí & Coffee
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Mill Race Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Whispering Springs Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Wilson/Cheyenne (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Grandville 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 Grandville.
Grandville crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Grandville Lakes home (around $337,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,273 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,273/mo | $60,621 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,617/mo | $69,774 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,732/mo | $72,850 |
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 Grandville 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
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
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Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Grandville 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Man Vs Fries
Restaurant
MrBeast Burger
Restaurant
Sakura
Restaurant
On The Border
Restaurant
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(28)
+23 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
Kent Trails
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
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👶 Childcare(2)
Mike Nawrot
Grand Rapids Real Estate Co
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Living in Grandville Lakes: the details
Is Grandville Lakes a good place to live?
If you're after a quick drive to downtown Grand Rapids and green space nearby, Grandville Lakes is worth a close look — 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 Grandville Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $338,000.
What does it cost to live in Grandville Lakes?
The median home value in Grandville Lakes is about $338,000. There are 22 homes for sale here right now and 71 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Grandville Lakes
- What do homes cost in Grandville Lakes?
- The median home value in Grandville Lakes is about $337,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Grandville Lakes housing market?
- there are 22 homes for sale in Grandville Lakes right now, and 71 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Grandville Lakes?
- Grandville Lakes is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Grandville Lakes walkable?
- Grandville Lakes scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
