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John Adams 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 $572K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏡Top 9% lot size
🏙️38 mito Downtown GR(~1h 16m drive)
🏞️23 mito Lake Michigan(~46 min drive)

This exclusive residential area spans 514 acres in Kent County, offering an exceptional rural lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging over three acres per property. The community maintains a completely owner-occupied character, creating a stable neighborhood environment where residents can enjoy privacy and space while remaining connected to the greater Grand Rapids area.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • John Adams Lake within walking distance
  • Hart Lake: 10 min bike
  • Burns Lake: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$572K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size39acres
Homes on lake13parcels

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

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in John Adams Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,883/mo

$
$114,380
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,96776%
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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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

Twin Lake Park

1.8 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Holton Public Schools

4Holton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 361 students · 13:1 · 3.5 mi
4Holton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 182 students · 16:1 · 3.6 mi
3Holton High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 249 students · 16:1 · 3.6 mi

Walkability

1.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Overboard Inn

8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Effin Bar & Grille

9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Twin Lake Park

9 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Hart Lake

10 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Burns Lake
5 mindrive
Crocker Lake
9 mindrive
John Adams Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area

9 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

OSR Y Trail 1994

4 mindrive· 16 min bike
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
6 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch

11 mindrive

Crime in John Adams 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 Muskegon County.

Muskegon County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

Holton Township

231-821-2168Website

Source: holtontownship.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

~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,449 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane

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Police

Muskegon County Sheriff

No local PD; township directs residents to Sheriff/State Police/911

Fire

Holton Township Fire Department

Volunteer township FD; 6590 Holton Whitehall Rd

Services for Holton Township · Source: holtontownship.com

Utility, solar, and service details for John Adams 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)

Overboard Inn

Restaurant

1.9 mimap
The Pizza Mill

Restaurant

3.4 mimap

Centennial Lodge

Restaurant

4.6 mimap

Evans Dining Hall

Restaurant

4.7 mimap

🍺 Bars(1)

Effin Bar & Grille

Bar

2.3 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Twin Lake Elementary

School

2.1 mimap
Holton Middle/High School

School

3.6 mimap
Holton Elementary School

School

3.7 mimap

Olson School

4.3 mimap

Ryerson School

4.6 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Twin Lake Park

1.8 mimap
Padley Park
2.6 mimap
Holton Township Park
3.2 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Black Loop

Bike Path

3.9 mimap

Blue Trail

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch
3.8 mimap
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Frequently asked about John Adams Lake

What do homes cost in John Adams Lake?
The median home value in John Adams Lake is about $571,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve John Adams Lake?
John Adams Lake is served by Holton Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holton Elementary School (4/10).
Is John Adams Lake walkable?
John Adams Lake scores 1.5/10 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 John Adams Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$3,883/mo

$
$114,380
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,96776%
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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