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Mead Lake

Great schools with outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $377K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.5/10

🏡Top 10% lot size
🏙️9 mito Downtown GR(~19 min drive)
🏞️28 mito Lake Michigan(~57 min drive)

This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and suburban convenience across its 55 acres. With generous lot sizes averaging just over an acre, residents enjoy plenty of room for gardens, recreation, and privacy while remaining connected to Grand Rapids' amenities and employment opportunities.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Mead Lake within walking distance
  • Elk Lake: 14 min walk
  • Unnamed bike path: 5 min drive
🎓Schools
90

Belmont Elementary School

  • Elementary — 3.4 mi away
  • Rockford
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$377K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size21acres
Homes on lake12parcels
Max depth68feet
Avg depth35feet
Private — owners only
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Mead Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,561/mo

$
$75,460
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,95876%
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.

7.5
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 9/10

School District: Rockford Public Schools

9North Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 885 students · 13:1 · Assigned · 6.1 mi
9Belmont Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 354 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 3.4 mi
8Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 09-12 · 597 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 5.6 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 5.2 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 4.9 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK

1.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Walkability

2.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.0
🚌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

Belmont Grocery

8 mindrive
Thrifty Outlet
9 mindrive
Meijer
10 mindrive
Family Fare Supermarket
9 mindrive

+1 more

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Wendy's

6 mindrive· 18 min bike
Fricano's Pizza Restaurant
7 mindrive
Little Caesars Pizza
6 mindrive
Tandoori hut Gr
8 mindrive
☕Coffee Shops
Quick drive

BIGGBY COFFEE

8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Short drive

Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Bow Tie Tavern
4 mindrive
Perrin Brewin Company
6 mindrive
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
9 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short drive

Unnamed park

5 mindrive· 17 min bike
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK
5 mindrive
Wahlfield Park
5 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Unnamed playground

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
Chalmers Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

Elk Lake

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Duck Lake
4 mindrive
Freska Lake
6 mindrive
Scott Lake
5 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

12 mindrive
Versluis Park Beach
12 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Roguewood Drive Northeast

14 mindrive
White Pine Trail
13 mindrive
Rifle Range Road Northeast
13 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Unnamed bike path

5 mindrive
WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail
5 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Short drive

Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)

4 mindrive· 17 min bike
Camp Lake Launch
15 mindrive
Rogue River Mouth Launch
11 mindrive
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
11 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Snap Fitness

8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Comstock Park

11 mindrive
Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center
11 mindrive
Krause Memorial Library
11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC Grand Rapids 18

13 mindrive
Northstar Cinema
15 mindrive

Crime in Mead 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Plainfield Charter Township

616-364-8466Website

Source: plainfieldmi.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

~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,320 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Water

Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant

Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.

Sewer

Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)

Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / DTE Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.

Fire

Plainfield Township Fire Department

Township fire department.

Services for Plainfield Township · Source: plainfieldmi.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Mead 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(11)

Cielito Lindo

Grocery Store

1.5 mimap

Belmont Grocery

Grocery Store

3.4 mimap

Thrifty Outlet

Grocery Store

3.6 mimap

+8 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(8)

Wendy's

Restaurant

2.1 mimap

Little Caesars Pizza

Restaurant

2.2 mimap

Fricano's Pizza Restaurant

Restaurant

2.3 mimap

Tandoori hut Gr

Restaurant

3.0 mimap
Bier Distillery & Brewery

Restaurant

3.1 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(12)

Circle K

Café

3.4 mimap

Biggby Coffee

Café

3.6 mimap

Meijer Cafe And Thrift Market

Café

3.7 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(12)

Bow Tie Tavern

Bar

1.6 mimap

Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar

Bar

1.7 mimap

Perrin Brewin Company

Pub

2.0 mimap

+9 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(19)

Koon School

1.2 mimap

Englishville School (Closed)

1.2 mimap

Goff School

1.3 mimap

Post School

1.6 mimap

Wheeler School

3.1 mimap

+14 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Snap Fitness

Fitness Center

3.3 mimap

🌳 Parks(8)

Wahlfield County Park

Park

1.4 mimap

Wahlfield Park

1.5 mimap

Unnamed park

1.8 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(4)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

WAHLFIELD COUNTY PARK Trail

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(3)

Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)

Boat Launch

1.9 mimap
Rogue River Mouth Launch

Boat Launch

4.9 mimap
Camp Lake Launch

Boat Launch

5.0 mimap

🚌 Transit(14)

Lamoreaux/Berkenshire (WB)

Transit Stop

3.9 mimap
AlpenhornAlpine Slopes (NB)

Transit Stop

4.0 mimap
Alpine/Lamoreaux (SB)

Transit Stop

4.1 mimap

+11 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(2)

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

4.7 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

4.9 mimap

👶 Childcare(1)

Kidz Clubhouse

Childcare Center

3.5 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

KDL Comstock Park

4.5 mimap

Sparta Township Library and Community Enrichment Center

4.7 mimap
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Frequently asked about Mead Lake

What do homes cost in Mead Lake?
The median home value in Mead Lake is about $377,300. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Mead Lake?
Mead Lake is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
Is Mead Lake walkable?
Mead Lake scores 2.0/10 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 Mead Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,561/mo

$
$75,460
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,95876%
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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