Murray Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $590K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.0/10
This lakefront community centers around the pristine waters of Murray Lake, offering residents a rare combination of all-sports lake living with spacious waterfront properties. The area features generous lot sizes averaging about a third of an acre, with many properties boasting substantial lake frontage and depths that provide ample space for custom homes. Western-facing lots offer stunning sunset views across the lake's largest section.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Murray Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Murray Lake: 9 min walk
- Murray Lake Public Access: 12 min walk
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 5.7 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$590K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
OpenStreetMapDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Murray Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,005/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
0.2 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
Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room
Murray Lake Public Access
Murray Lake
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Murray 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 Murray Lake home (around $590,000) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $105k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,952 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,952/mo | $105,393 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,550/mo | $121,320 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,750/mo | $126,662 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,361 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Murray 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(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(2)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Murray Lake
- What do homes cost in Murray Lake?
- The median home value in Murray Lake is about $590,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Murray Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Murray 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 Murray Lake?
- Murray Lake is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Murray Lake walkable?
- Murray Lake scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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