Mason Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $710K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 8.9/10
This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and manageable scale across just 36 acres. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, residents enjoy substantial privacy and room to breathe while maintaining an established area atmosphere.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Mason Lake within walking distance
- 11 parks within 1 mile
- Mason Lake: 14 min walk
- Grand Rapids Township Trails: 8 min bike
Knapp Forest Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$710K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
OpenStreetMapDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Mason Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,820/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Grand Rapids Township Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
11
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hopcat
Grand Rapids Township Park
Grand Rapids Township Park Playground
Mason Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
+1 more
Orangetheory Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
+2 more
Crime in Mason 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mason Lake home (around $710,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $125k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,700 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,700/mo | $125,334 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,412/mo | $144,314 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,649/mo | $150,649 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.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
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Mason 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(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
Barnes & Noble
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Qahwah House Coffee - Grand Rapids
Café
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(11)
YogaSix
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Mason Lake
- What do homes cost in Mason Lake?
- The median home value in Mason Lake is about $710,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mason Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Mason Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mason Lake?
- Mason Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Mason Lake walkable?
- Mason Lake scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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