Parnell
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $475K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 9.0/10
Out here, you're driving through rolling farmland where 10-acre parcels and pole barns define the landscape—land that drew Irish families 175 years ago for its soil and proximity to Grand Rapids. St. Patrick Church, built in 1878, still anchors the area, a brick landmark from when the community took its name after an Irish politician and thrived enough to warrant its own post office and grocery store. Now it reads quieter, with properties spreading across acreage rather than clustered streets, but the bones of that settlement remain: the church still stands, and homes here tend toward the spacious—multi-acre lots with newer construction or restored farmhouses, many featuring pole barns and long sightlines across the countryside. You're about 10 minutes from Lowell and roughly 15 from Rockford, close enough to small-town services without feeling tethered to them.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Big Crooked Lake within walking distance
- Gavin Lake: 7 min bike
- Murray Lake Public Access: 11 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 6.3 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$475K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Parnell
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,225/mo
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11 homes sold in Parnell this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Nearest Park
Murray Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Crooked Lake
0.0 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Parnell Market
Grattan Irish Pub
Gavin Lake
Cannon Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Parnell 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 Parnell home (around $475,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$53K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$1.1M
Per listing
Who actually lends in Parnell, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,433 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Parnell 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(7)
Parnell Market
Restaurant
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
KD's Corner
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
+1 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail
Bike Path
Million Dollar View
Bike Path
Plite Control
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Parnell
- What do homes cost in Parnell?
- The median home value in Parnell is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Parnell housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Parnell right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Parnell?
- Parnell is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Parnell walkable?
- Parnell scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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