Lake Michigan Drive
Walkable with great nature access
Median $311K·Walkability 7.0/10·Schools 4.2/10
The stretch along this drive rolls through Grand Rapids' west side with a relaxed, accessible feel—tree-lined residential blocks mixing with small businesses and local shops, all within a short drive of downtown. Condos and ranch homes sit on wooded lots and standard neighborhood streets, some with creek frontage or ravines that add natural character to the area. You're close enough to catch dinner or catch a show downtown in five minutes, but far enough out to have actual space and quieter surroundings. Schools, hiking and biking trails, and local restaurants anchor the everyday rhythm here, making it the kind of place where you can live west-side convenient without feeling like you've left the city behind.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Millennium Park Lake — 1.9 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Shawmut Park: 7 min walk
- South Standale Trail: 4 min drive
$311K median
- 44 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Lake Michigan Drive
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,113/mo
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44 homes sold in Lake Michigan Drive this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Shawmut Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Millennium Park Lake
1.9 mi
Family Fare Supermarket
Westside Social
Starbucks Coffee Company
The Søvengård
+1 more
Shawmut Park
Shawmut Park Playground
Lake Leota
Millennium Park Beach
Sibley Tunnel
Covell Dog Park
South Standale Trail
Butterworth Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Lake Michigan/Fairfield (EB)
+1 more
Rite Aid
West Side Library
+1 more
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Crime in Lake Michigan Drive 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 Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lake Michigan Drive home (around $311,200) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,070 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,070/mo | $55,197 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,383/mo | $63,549 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,488/mo | $66,341 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$70K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Lake Michigan Drive, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,470 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Michigan Drive 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(27)
Family Fare
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
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Grocery Store
+24 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Mr Burger
Restaurant
Big Apple Bagels
Fast Food
B.C. Pizza
Restaurant
Fu Garden
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Family Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
Richmond Hills Dog Park
Dog Park
Downtown Westside Dog Park
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
South Standale Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Kenowa Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare
📚 Libraries(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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Frequently asked about Lake Michigan Drive
- What do homes cost in Lake Michigan Drive?
- The median home value in Lake Michigan Drive is about $311,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lake Michigan Drive housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Lake Michigan Drive right now, and 44 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lake Michigan Drive?
- Lake Michigan Drive is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Lake Michigan Drive walkable?
- Lake Michigan Drive scores 7.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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