Lake Forest Park
Surrounded by nature
Median $260K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
What might surprise you about Lake Forest Park is how compact it is—eight acres of platted lots, each averaging a fifth of an acre, tucked into Uneeda Rest Area between Woodbeck Lake just under a mile away and three parks within walking distance. The nearest, White Pine County Park, is a twelve-minute walk. Homes here run around two hundred eighty-eight thousand dollars, and the neighborhood sits about forty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Woodbeck Lake — 0.7 mi
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- White Pine Park: 4 min drive
- WHITE PINE COUNTY PARK: 4 min drive
$260K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Lake Forest Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,765/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WHITE PINE COUNTY PARK
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Woodbeck Lake
0.7 mi
Recent Sale Price
$260K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.14 ac – 0.46 ac
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Log Cabin Grocery
BIGGBY COFFEE
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
White Pine Park
Tom Hannula Playground
Horseshoe Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Lincoln Lake Launch
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Lake Forest Park 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 →To buy a median-priced Lake Forest Park home (around $260,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,729 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,729/mo | $46,116 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,991/mo | $53,093 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,079/mo | $55,427 |
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
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,439 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Forest Park 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Bar
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant
Bar
Harvard Tavern
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Satterlee School
Greenville High School
School
Baldwin Heights School
Spencer School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Lake Forest Park
- What do homes cost in Lake Forest Park?
- The median home value in Lake Forest Park is about $260,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Forest Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Lake Forest Park right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Forest Park?
- Lake Forest Park is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Lake Forest Park walkable?
- Lake Forest Park scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.