Kennedy Lake
Strong schools draw families here
Median $595K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
Kennedy Lake spreads across 41 acres of residential space where homes sit on lots averaging just over an acre—enough land that you're not looking directly into your neighbor's kitchen, but close enough that the community still feels populated rather than isolated. The median home value hovers around $696K, which places it squarely in the territory where you're building something with room to breathe. The nearest restaurant is about a mile and a half away, and a dozen grocery stores sit within two miles, so daily errands don't require much of a trip. Allendale Public Schools serves the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is roughly 27 minutes north if you need the city's pull—though the Grand Haven beaches are almost equally close at 28 minutes south. Deer Creek Park lies just a mile away for the easier outdoor moves. What shapes the rhythm here, though, is the lot size itself: that one-acre-plus standard means Kennedy Lake feels more like scattered homes on land than a traditional subdivision where everyone's porch faces the same direction. You get the condo structure—shared oversight, no single-family upkeep headaches—without the density. It's the kind of math that doesn't work everywhere, and it's what makes this corner of Dewpointe West Area feel distinctly its own.
Why people love it here
Evergreen Elementary
- Elementary — 2.6 mi away
- Allendale
- 4 rated schools in district
$595K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Kennedy Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,039/mo
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5 homes sold in Kennedy Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Allendale Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$595K
5 sales in last 12mo
Units
34
Complex Size
40.7 ac
34 units
Homeowner Rate
67.7%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Bamboo Express
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
+1 more
Main Street Pub
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Hidden Lake
Ravine Park Trails
Unnamed bike_path
Deer Creek Park Launch
Snap Fitness
Enclave Apartments
+1 more
Allendale Township Library
Little Mitten Child Care
Crime in Kennedy 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Kennedy Lake home (around $595,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,958 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,958/mo | $105,534 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,556/mo | $121,502 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,757/mo | $126,842 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Allendale Charter Township
Source: allendalemi.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
~$921/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,446 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Allendale Charter Township Public Utilities
Township water distribution; 69.5 mi watermain, two towers.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred for Ottawa County township.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressOttawa County Sheriff's Office
No township PD; county sheriff with contracted deputies.
Services for Allendale · Source: allendalemi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Kennedy 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Deer Creek Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(6)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+3 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
The Nest Egg Cafe
Restaurant
Bamboo Express
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Hungry Howie's Pizza
Restaurant
El Aztecas
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Affogato’s Ice Cream & Coffee
Café
Café
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(10)
Main St. Pub - Allendale
Bar
Main Street Pub
Pub
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Bar
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
White School Number 2
Red School
Rankins School
Toothacre School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Dewpointe West Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(22)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+19 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Little Mitten Child Care
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
Seidman House
Frequently asked about Kennedy Lake
- What do homes cost in Kennedy Lake?
- The median home value in Kennedy Lake is about $595,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Kennedy Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Kennedy Lake right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Kennedy Lake?
- Kennedy Lake is served by Allendale Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evergreen Elementary (9/10).
- Is Kennedy Lake walkable?
- Kennedy Lake scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.