Lake Forrest Reserve
Easy outdoor access
Median $40K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 6.5/10
Spread across twenty-six acres of wooded terrain, Lake Forrest Reserve sits in the rolling country between Greenville and the broader Grand Rapids area, about thirty-nine minutes from downtown. The landscape here reads like actual Michigan—evergreens, open lot sizes averaging just over two acres, and enough space between homes that you're not counting your neighbor's fence posts. Little Blue Lake is 0.7 miles away, and Spencer Forest Park is roughly two miles down the road if you want a formal outdoor anchor. The nearest grocery stores cluster within two miles, so errands don't require a road trip.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Little Blue Lake — 0.7 mi
- Ziegenfuss Lake: 1 min walk
- Little Ziegenfuss Lake: 10 min walk
$40K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Lake Forrest Reserve
Estimated Monthly Payment
$268/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
SPENCER FOREST
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Little Blue Lake
0.7 mi
Est. Home Value
$40K
Assessor estimate
Units
1
Complex Size
25.7 ac
1 units
Based on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
Log Cabin Grocery
+1 more
BIGGBY COFFEE
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
SPENCER FOREST
Tom Hannula Playground
Ziegenfuss Lake
+1 more
Baldwin Lake Beach Beach
Fred Meijer Flat River Trail
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Walgreens
Flat River Community Library
Greeneville Cinema
Crime in Lake Forrest Reserve 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · 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
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,494 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Forrest Reserve 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(7)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 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(7)
Satterlee School
Greenville High School
School
Baldwin Heights School
St. Charles Catholic School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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 Forrest Reserve
- What do homes cost in Lake Forrest Reserve?
- The median home value in Lake Forrest Reserve is about $39,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Lake Forrest Reserve?
- Lake Forrest Reserve is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Lake Forrest Reserve walkable?
- Lake Forrest Reserve scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.