Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
This quiet residential area in Kent County offers generous lot sizes with a median of 0.63 acres, providing residents with plenty of space for outdoor activities, gardens, and privacy. The 186-acre community maintains a rural feel while remaining accessible to Grand Rapids amenities and services.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Sixteen within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Lake Sixteen Public Access: 10 min bike
- Lake Sixteen: 11 min bike
Lake facts
MI DNRFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Sixteen Public Access
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Martin Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Sixteen Public Access
Lake Sixteen
Crime in Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp) 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Martin Township
Source: martintownship.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
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,339 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; parcels on individual wells. Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the Gun Lake area only.
Septic - individual
Individual septic; Gun Lake Sewer & Water Authority serves the lake area.
Resident-arranged hauler
Township publishes recycling calendar/hazardous waste events; curbside trash resident-arranged.
Allegan County recycling program
2026 Martin Township recycling collection calendar published.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard West Michigan provider; pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Martin · Source: martintownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp) 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(1)
Town & Country Supermarket
Grocery Store
🏫 Schools(2)
School
Frequently asked about Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp)
- What schools serve Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp)?
- Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp) is served by Martin Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Martin High School (6/10).
- Is Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp) walkable?
- Lake Sixteen (Martin Twp) scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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