Owasippe Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $680K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 7.0/10
This residential community in Kent County offers an exceptional blend of privacy and space on expansive properties averaging nearly two acres each. Residents enjoy generous lot sizes providing ample room for gardens, recreation, and outdoor entertaining, along with a more rural lifestyle while remaining connected to Grand Rapids' urban conveniences.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Owasippe Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Austin Lake: 10 min walk
- Owasippe Lake: 6 min bike
Whitehall Senior High School
- High — 2.2 mi away
- Whitehall District Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$680K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Owasippe Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,616/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Whitehall District Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Post Rd & Holton Whitehall Rd Area
Austin Lake
+1 more
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
Parking/Trailhead Connector
White Lake Community Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Owasippe 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Owasippe Lake home (around $680,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $122k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,587 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,587/mo | $122,333 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,280/mo | $140,798 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,513/mo | $147,008 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Blue Lake Township
Source: bluelaketownship.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
~$883/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; homes on individual private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic systems
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressServices for Blue Lake Township · Source: bluelaketownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Owasippe 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(2)
Grocery Store
Montague Foods
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
San Marco's Mexican Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Whitehall High School
School
White Lake Community Center
School
School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
America's Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Owasippe Lake
- What do homes cost in Owasippe Lake?
- The median home value in Owasippe Lake is about $680,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Owasippe Lake?
- Owasippe Lake is served by Whitehall District Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
- Is Owasippe Lake walkable?
- Owasippe Lake scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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