Monterey Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
This community in Kent County offers spacious living on generous lots averaging 2.54 acres across its 35-acre expanse. The larger lot sizes provide residents with plenty of room for gardens, outdoor activities, and the privacy that comes with more space between homes. The rural character maintains reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities and employment centers.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Lake Monterey within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Beach in Shoemaker Sub Area: 7 min walk
- Beach in Friesian Ct Area: 11 min walk
Hopkins High School
- High — 5.0 mi away
- Hopkins
- 4 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dairy Dip
Playground in Friesian Ct Area
Crime in Monterey 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,292 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged (e.g. Republic, Waste Management).
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy.
Confirm by addressLocal/area fire department (mutual aid)
Rural township fire coverage via township or neighboring department.
Services for Monterey Township · Source: montereytownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Monterey 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
☕ Coffee(1)
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(11)
Dallas School
Sandhill School
Plainview School
Fairview School
+6 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on 138th Ave
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Dog Park
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Frequently asked about Monterey Lake
- What schools serve Monterey Lake?
- Monterey Lake is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Monterey Lake walkable?
- Monterey Lake scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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