Harvard Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $235K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 5.7/10
This peaceful residential area in Kent County offers a distinctive suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging just under an acre per property. The spacious parcels provide residents with ample room for gardens, outdoor recreation, and privacy while maintaining a close-knit community feel across its 170 acres.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Harvard Lake within walking distance
- Harvard Lake: 1 min walk
- Crawford Lake: 7 min drive
$235K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Harvard Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,594/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
White Pine Park
3.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Lunch Spot
Harvard Tavern
Harvard Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Spencer Township Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Harvard 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
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · 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
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,439 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Harvard 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
📚 Libraries(1)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Harvard Lake
- What do homes cost in Harvard Lake?
- The median home value in Harvard Lake is about $234,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Harvard Lake?
- Harvard Lake is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Harvard Lake walkable?
- Harvard Lake scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Harvard Lake
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