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High Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $478K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏡Top 6% lot size
🏙️13 mito Downtown GR(~27 min drive)
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan(~1h drive)

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a distinctly rural feel with generous lot sizes averaging nearly 2.5 acres per property. The spacious parcels provide residents with privacy and room to spread out, making it an appealing option for those seeking a more secluded lifestyle while remaining within reach of Grand Rapids amenities.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • High Lake within walking distance
  • High Lake: 12 min walk
  • Wallace Lake: 14 min walk
💰Home Values

$478K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size17acres
Homes on lake15parcels
No-wake

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

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Median home price in High Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,243/mo

$
$95,550
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,47976%
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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Camp Lake Boating Access Site

1.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 7/10

School District: Sparta Area Schools

9Sparta Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 851 students · 20:1 · Assigned · 3.6 mi
7Appleview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 513 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi
5Sparta Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 473 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 2.9 mi

Walkability

1.6

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.1
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.5
🚌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

Family Fare Supermarket

9 mindrive
Family Fare
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Chase N Dogs

4 mindrive· 15 min bike
Palermo Pizza Sparta
5 mindrive
Angela's Pizza
6 mindrive
Downtown Trini's
6 mindrive

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

Koffee Haus

6 mindrive
Sparta Hot Spot LLC
7 mindrive
BIGGBY COFFEE
8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
Angela's Italian Restaurant
6 mindrive
Cellar Brewing Company
6 mindrive
The Garden Patch Restaurant
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short drive

Chalmers Park

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
Algoma Sports Park
5 mindrive
Camp Lake Boating Access Site
6 mindrive
Camp Lake Park
8 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Unnamed playground

4 mindrive· 13 min bike
Chalmers Park Playground
4 mindrive
Algoma Sports Park Playground
5 mindrive
Camp Lake Park Playground
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

High Lake

12 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Wallace Lake
14 minwalk
Whit Lake
6 mindrive
Camp Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

White Pine Trail

10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

7 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Camp Lake Launch

8 mindrive· 16 min bike
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
5 mindrive
Lime Lake Launch
7 mindrive
Rogue River Launch (A-41-102)
11 mindrive

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Rite Aid

7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

7 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Northstar Cinema

10 mindrive
Kent Theater
15 mindrive

Crime in High 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

Algoma Township

616-866-1583Website

Source: algomatwp.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

~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,473 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Algoma Sanitary District / private well

Algoma Sanitary District serves water/sewer in pockets (incl. Algoma-Plainfield system); rural on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Algoma Sanitary District / individual septic

Sanitary district + Camp Lake Sewer in serviced areas; rural on septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Algoma Township Fire Department

Serves ~12,143 in 33 sq mi; 2 stations; full-time chief + 3 FT + 28 paid-on-call.

Services for Algoma Township · Source: algomasd.org

Utility, solar, and service details for High 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(3)

Family Fare Supermarket

Grocery Store

3.3 mimap

Family Fare

Grocery Store

3.3 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

3.4 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(14)

Chase N Dogs

Restaurant

2.0 mimap

Palermo Pizza Sparta

Restaurant

2.6 mimap

Angela's Pizza

Restaurant

2.9 mimap

Downtown Trini's

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

Brick Haus Brews

Restaurant

3.0 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(9)

Koffee Haus

Café

2.9 mimap

Sparta Hot Spot LLC

Café

3.0 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

3.2 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(9)

GR/Sparta Moose Lodge #50

Bar

1.5 mimap

Angela's Italian Restaurant

Bar

2.9 mimap

Cellar Brewing Company

Pub

3.0 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(11)

Myers School

1.3 mimap
Morning Star School
1.5 mimap

Goff School

2.9 mimap

Holy Family School

3.2 mimap

White School

3.3 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Camp Lake Boating Access Site
1.3 mimap

Chalmers Park

1.3 mimap

Algoma Sports Park

1.8 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(2)

Dog Park in Pine Island Dr & Algoma Ave Area

Dog Park

3.2 mimap

Dog Park in Us-131 Fwy & Edgerton Ave Area

Dog Park

4.3 mimap

🚴 Trails(8)

Merrell Trail

Bike Path

3.9 mimap

Belmont Ave & Northland Dr Area Trail

Bike Path

3.9 mimap

Carin Tech

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(4)

Camp Lake Launch

Boat Launch

1.3 mimap
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)

Boat Launch

2.4 mimap
Lime Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.6 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(1)

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

3.1 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

3.0 mimap
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Frequently asked about High Lake

What do homes cost in High Lake?
The median home value in High Lake is about $477,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve High Lake?
High Lake is served by Sparta Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sparta Senior High School (9/10).
Is High Lake walkable?
High Lake scores 1.6/10 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 High Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,243/mo

$
$95,550
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,47976%
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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