Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $649K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 7.1/10
This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and natural beauty across its 118 acres. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly an acre each, residents enjoy privacy and room to breathe while remaining connected to the Greater Grand Rapids area. The substantial properties provide ample space for outdoor activities, gardening, and the kind of lifestyle that's increasingly hard to find.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Perch Lake within walking distance
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Perch Lake: 0 min walk
- Dean Lake Park: 8 min bike
Eastern High School
- High — 4.3 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$649K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,405/mo
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Based on 12 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Provin Trails Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Cheers
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Dean Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Perch Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
Plainfield/Rupert (NB)
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) 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(28)
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Bike Path
Jupiter South Trail
Bike Path
Northgate Park Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(3)
📚 Libraries(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)
- What do homes cost in Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)?
- The median home value in Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) is about $648,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp)?
- Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) walkable?
- Perch Lake (Grand Rapids Charter Twp) scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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