Island Park Murray Lake No. 1
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early morning light hits the water just right at Island Park Murray Lake Area, where this five-acre platted subdivision sits about 35 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Lots average 0.38 acres—compact but genuine, with homes running around $776K. Murray Lake itself is practically your backyard at just a tenth of a mile away, and the public boat launch sits right there too, making it easy to get on the water without fuss. The Lowell Area Schools district serves the area, and you're within a short walk of Murray Lake Public Access if you want to stretch your legs. This is the kind of place where water access defines the everyday rhythm, not some distant weekend plan.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Murray Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Murray Lake: 0 min walk
- Murray Lake Public Access: 3 min walk
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 5.3 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Murray Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
Murray Lake Public Access
Murray Lake
+1 more
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Island Park Murray Lake No. 1 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
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · 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
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Island Park Murray Lake No. 1 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(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Island Park Murray Lake No. 1
- What schools serve Island Park Murray Lake No. 1?
- Island Park Murray Lake No. 1 is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Island Park Murray Lake No. 1 walkable?
- Island Park Murray Lake No. 1 scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.