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Middle 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 $355K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏙️23 mito Downtown GR(~46 min drive)
🏞️36 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 12m drive)

This residential area in Kent County offers a well-established neighborhood feel with compact lot sizes that create a community atmosphere. The smaller parcels, typically around 0.15 acres, make for easy maintenance while still providing personal outdoor space for residents.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Middle Lake within walking distance
  • Upper Lake: 6 min drive
  • Gidding Lake: 10 min drive
💰Home Values

$355K median

  • 1 recent sale
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size43acres
Homes on lake19parcels

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

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Middle Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,410/mo

$
$71,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,84276%
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

FISK KNOB

1.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 5/10

School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools

7Cedar View Elementary SchoolMiddle · 04-06 · 455 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 5.4 mi
5Cedar Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 489 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 5.9 mi
5Beach Elementary SchoolElementary · 02-03 · 446 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 5.2 mi
5Cedar Springs High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,049 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 5.4 mi

Walkability

0.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Lakeside Inn

8 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Aiden's Place

9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Fisk Knob Park

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
FISK KNOB
6 mindrive
Englewright Lake Public Access
8 mindrive
Park in Trent Ridge
9 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Sand Lake Village

8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Upper Lake

6 mindrive· 14 min bike
Gidding Lake
10 mindrive
Englewright Lake
8 mindrive
Middle Lake
1 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Fisk Knob Northeast

6 mindrive· 19 min bike
Fisk Knob Park Northeast
6 mindrive
White Pine Trail
10 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Spring Lake Launch

12 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch

8 mindrive

Crime in Middle 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 Middle Lake home (around $355,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,395 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,395/mo$63,865
10% (+PMI)$2,756/mo$73,505
5% (+PMI)$2,878/mo$76,747

Estimates use a 6.67% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.

Full Middle Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

Solon Township

616-696-1718Website

Source: solontwp.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

~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,412 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well (City of Cedar Springs water in pockets)

Rural on private well; City of Cedar Springs provides water/sewer in serviced pockets.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual (City of Cedar Springs sewer in pockets)

Rural on septic; Cedar Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant serves serviced areas.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Solon Township Fire Department

2305 19 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs; Chief Richard Hays.

Services for Solon Township · Source: solontwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Middle 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(3)

Save-A-Lot

Grocery Store

4.3 mimap

Aldi

Grocery Store

4.5 mimap
Meijer

Grocery Store

4.7 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(8)

Fraternal Order of Eagles

Restaurant

3.4 mimap
Lakeside Inn

Restaurant

3.5 mimap

Cuts Deli

Restaurant

4.1 mimap
Classic Kelly's Family Restaurant And Catering

Restaurant

4.2 mimap

Panda Chinese Restaurant

Restaurant

4.4 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(8)

Tea'd up

Café

3.5 mimap

Lulu's Cafe

Café

3.5 mimap
Bernita Mae Cafe

Café

3.6 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(4)

Tri County Eagle 4467

Bar

3.4 mimap

Aiden's Place

Bar

3.5 mimap

Cedar Springs Brewing Company

Bar

4.5 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(10)

Briggs School

1.5 mimap

Crandall School

1.6 mimap

White Creek School

2.2 mimap

Pangbron School

2.4 mimap

Big Whitefish School

2.9 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

MAX Fitness

Fitness Center

4.4 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Fisk Knob

Park

1.4 mimap
Fisk Knob Park
1.4 mimap

Englewright Lake Public Access

2.6 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

3.1 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

4.3 mimap

White Pine Trail

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Clear Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.7 mimap
Spring Lake Launch

Boat Launch

4.9 mimap

🚌 Transit(1)

Meijer - Cedar Springs

Transit Stop

4.6 mimap

📚 Libraries(3)

Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
3.2 mimap

New Cedar springs library

4.4 mimap

Cedar library #1

4.6 mimap
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Frequently asked about Middle Lake

What do homes cost in Middle Lake?
The median home value in Middle Lake is about $355,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Middle Lake housing market?
no homes are listed in Middle 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 Middle Lake?
Middle Lake is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
Is Middle Lake walkable?
Middle Lake scores 0.5/10 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 Middle Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,410/mo

$
$71,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,84276%
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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