Nichols Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $448K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 3.7/10
This intimate 86-acre community in Kent County offers residents generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities and privacy between homes. The expansive properties create a semi-rural atmosphere while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities and employment centers.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Nichols Lake within walking distance
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Nichols Lake: 8 min walk
- Walkup Lake: 9 min bike
$448K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Nichols Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,044/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nichols Lake North
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walkup Lake
Crime in Nichols 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 Newaygo County.
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Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,437 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Member-owned coop serves rural Newaygo; Consumers Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane, no piped gas
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Merrill · Source: merrilltownship.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Nichols 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.
Frequently asked about Nichols Lake
- What do homes cost in Nichols Lake?
- The median home value in Nichols Lake is about $448,350. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Nichols Lake?
- Nichols Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Nichols Lake walkable?
- Nichols Lake scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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