Hickory Grove at Murray Lake

The lake itself is what stops you—Murray Lake sits right there, less than half a mile away, with a boat launch around the corner and a public access point a short walk from your front door. Hickory Grove spreads across seven acres of West Michigan residential land, with individual lots averaging about 0.18 acres each, giving you enough ground without the sprawl. Homes here run around $697K, and you're served by Lowell Area Schools. Downtown Grand Rapids is a straightforward 33 minutes south, which means you're close enough for work or evening plans but far enough removed to actually feel like you've left the city. The water access is the real draw—whether you're launching a kayak or just walking out to the shoreline on a clear evening, the lake gives this place its rhythm.