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Little Black Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $700·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 6.0/10

🏙️31 mito Downtown GR(~1h 2m drive)
🏞️4 mito Lake Michigan(~9 min drive)

This expansive 517-acre community in Kent County stands out for its remarkably intimate residential character, with compact lots averaging just 0.02 acres that create a neighborhood atmosphere. The area features a mix of resident types and contributes to community stability.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Little Black Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Black Lake Park: 5 min walk
  • Little Black Lake: 10 min bike
💰Home Values

$700 median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size235acres
Homes on lake40parcels
Deeded HOA access

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in Little Black Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5/mo

$
$140
20%
%
Principal & Interest $476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Black Lake Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Walkability

4.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.6
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Leppinks

8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

The Arboreal Inn

7 mindrive· 19 min bike
🌳Parks
Easy walk

Black Lake Park

5 minwalk· 6 min bike· 3 min drive
Park in McDowell St & Cedar Woods Trl Area
10 mindrive
P.J. Hoffmaster State Park
9 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Little Black Lake

10 minbike· 26 min walk· <1 min drive
Smith Bayou
10 mindrive
Spring Lake
11 mindrive
Stahl Bayou
13 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Randall Rd & Sunnyridge St Area

13 mindrive
Ross Park Beach
14 mindrive
Lakeside Beach
14 mindrive
Beach in West Highlands Area
14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Segment 1 to 2

10 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Shoreline Landing Dog Park

7 mindrive· 14 min bike
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
12 mindrive
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
12 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

North Shore Estates Sub Area Trail

7 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Mill Point Park Launch

12 mindrive
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
14 mindrive
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
14 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Rec Room

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Cinema Carousel

11 mindrive
6.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

8Grand Haven High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,732 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 8.0 mi
8White Pines Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 762 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 5.5 mi
6Lake Hills Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 273 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 1.8 mi
6Lakeshore Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 760 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 4.8 mi

Crime in Little Black 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 Muskegon County.

Muskegon County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

City of Norton Shores

231-799-6804Website

Source: nortonshores.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

~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,447 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Water

City of Norton Shores Water & Sewer Division

City water distribution (sourced from City of Muskegon supply)

Sewer

City of Norton Shores Water & Sewer Division

City sanitary sewer

Trashunconfirmed

Republic Services (area hauler)

Curbside via contracted hauler; Republic serves the area

Recyclingunconfirmed

Republic Services (area hauler)

Area recycling via Republic

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU

Confirm by address
Police

Norton Shores Police Department

Full-service municipal PD

Fire

Norton Shores Fire Department

Municipal fire/EMS; also covers Roosevelt Park by contract; 3 stations

Services for Norton Shores · Source: nortonshores.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Little Black 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(9)

Leppinks

Grocery Store

2.5 mimap
Aldi

Grocery Store

2.8 mimap
Meijer

Grocery Store

2.8 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

The Arboreal Inn

Restaurant

2.0 mimap

G&L Chili Dogs

Restaurant

2.2 mimap

Red Robin

Restaurant

2.3 mimap
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

2.3 mimap

Rock n Thai Cafe

Restaurant

2.4 mimap

☕ Coffee(9)

Starbucks

Café

2.6 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

2.8 mimap

Biggby

Café

3.8 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(13)

Stan's Bar

Bar

3.9 mimap

12 Corners Vineyards - Grand Haven Tasting Rooom

Bar

4.2 mimap

Lucy's

Restaurant

4.2 mimap

+10 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(15)

Faith School

0.6 mimap
Churchill Elementary School

School

2.7 mimap
Ross Park Elementary School

School

3.2 mimap

Fruitport Middle School

School

3.5 mimap

Edgewood Elementary School

School

3.8 mimap

+10 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(2)

Rec Room

Fitness Center

2.4 mimap

Rhoda's Body Shop

Fitness Center

4.8 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Black Lake Park

0.3 mimap

Unnamed park

1.1 mimap

Park

1.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🐕 Dog Parks(5)

Shoreline Landing Dog Park

Dog Park

1.0 mimap

Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area

Dog Park

2.7 mimap

Coast Guard Park Dog Park

Dog Park

2.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

North Shore Estates Sub Area Trail

Bike Path

1.1 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(5)

Grand Haven Municipal Launch

Boat Launch

3.5 mimap
Mill Point Park Launch

Boat Launch

3.9 mimap
Pettys Bayou Launch

Boat Launch

4.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(4)

Meijer Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.9 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

4.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(4)

Spring Lake District Library

4.0 mimap

Fruitport District Library

4.2 mimap

Loutit District Library

4.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⚡ EV Charging(7)

Unnamed ev_charging

EV Charging

1.8 mimap

232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge

EV Charging

2.7 mimap

Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint

EV Charging

2.7 mimap
Muskegon, MI Supercharger

EV Charging

2.7 mimap
Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging

2.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Little Black Lake

What do homes cost in Little Black Lake?
The median home value in Little Black Lake is about $700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Little Black Lake?
Little Black Lake is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
Is Little Black Lake walkable?
Little Black Lake scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Little Black Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5/mo

$
$140
20%
%
Principal & Interest $476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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