Kimball Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $500K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
This lakefront community in Kent County offers an exceptional lifestyle centered around pristine Kimball Lake. With generous lot sizes averaging 0.41 acres, residents enjoy spacious properties that provide room to breathe and entertain. The area's crown jewel is its stunning lake access, where homeowners can take advantage of prime waterfront footage and park-like settings with beautiful water views.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kimball Lake within walking distance
- Kimball Lake: 5 min walk
- Ackland Lake: 7 min drive
Fremont High School
- High — 6.0 mi away
- Fremont
- 2 rated schools in district
$500K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
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Median home price in Kimball Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,394/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Foster Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Sportsman's Bar
Kimball Lake
+1 more
Beach in Sherman Super. Plat No.1 Area
LP3
Newaygo Area District Library
Crime in Kimball 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Kimball Lake home (around $500,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $88k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,310 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,310/mo | $88,264 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,811/mo | $101,630 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,978/mo | $106,091 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,275 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical outside any utility district.
Chain of Lakes Area Utility Authority (COLA)
Garfield is a constituent of COLA, providing sewer to the area (5546 S Evergreen, Newaygo).
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNewaygo Fire District (~60% of township)
Newaygo Fire District covers ~60% of Garfield Twp; remainder by adjacent depts.
Services for Garfield · Source: garfieldtownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Kimball 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(2)
Leppinks Food Centers
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(8)
River Banks Nutrition
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(9)
Kimball Lake School
Root Town School
Garfield Center School
School
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Cycleway loop off Centerline Ct
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Newaygo Area District Library
Frequently asked about Kimball Lake
- What do homes cost in Kimball Lake?
- The median home value in Kimball Lake is about $500,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Kimball Lake?
- Kimball Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is Kimball Lake walkable?
- Kimball Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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