Lowell
Great schools with outdoor access
27 homes for sale·Median $419K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 7.0/10
The Grand River cuts through the northern edge of this township, and you'll feel its presence before you see it—the way the landscape opens up toward water, the sound of current if you venture to the riverfront parks. Grand River Riverfront Park sprawls across eighty acres on the south shore, anchored by a mile-long paved path that winds past a scenic overlook and fishing pier, with two islands adding depth to the views. It's the kind of anchor that shapes how people move through a place, especially in summer when the splash pad at North Park draws families to interactive water features.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pratt Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve: 6 min bike
- : 10 min bike
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 4.0 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$102K median household income
- $419K median · 70 sales in last 12mo
Explore Lowell
Same name, different focus — Lowell is also covered as:
- Lowell City — city details
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Median home price in Lowell
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,848/mo
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70 homes sold in Lowell this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pratt Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Subway
Cup of Grace
New Union Brewery
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Bradford Dickinson White Nature Preserve
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Grand River Riverfront Park Playground
Pratt Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
North Country Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Pratt Lake Launch
Walgreens
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Most of Lowell is policed by the Kent County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (660 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (108 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 660 |
| Aggravated assault | 108 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Burglary | 66 |
| Rape | 43 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Arson | 5 |
| Homicide | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Kent County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Kent County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Lowell alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Lowell home (around $419,452) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $68k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,535 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Lowell household earns $101,722 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $656,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,535/mo | $67,613 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,958/mo | $78,870 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,099/mo | $82,635 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$44K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$282K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Lowell, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,484 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; township utility dept for serviced areas.
Lowell Charter Township sewer (serviced areas); septic rural
Township water/sewer dept handles serviced areas; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Lowell Light & Power. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City of Lowell + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp.
Source: lowelltwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lowell 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.
Median Income
$102K
Home Value (Census)
$299K
🍕 Restaurants(13)
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Lowell Senior High
School
🌳 Parks(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about Lowell
- What do homes cost in Lowell?
- The median home value in Lowell is about $419,452. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lowell housing market?
- there are 27 homes for sale in Lowell right now, and 70 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lowell?
- Lowell is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Lowell walkable?
- Lowell scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
