John Adams Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $572K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
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.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- John Adams Lake within walking distance
- Hart Lake: 10 min bike
- Burns Lake: 5 min drive
$572K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in John Adams Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,883/mo

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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Twin Lake Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Holton Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Overboard Inn
Effin Bar & Grille
Twin Lake Park
Hart Lake
+1 more
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
OSR Y Trail 1994
Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch
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
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
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Holton · 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
Restaurant
Centennial Lodge
Restaurant
Evans Dining Hall
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Effin Bar & Grille
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
Olson School
Ryerson School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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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