Poplar Point
Surrounded by nature
Median $390K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.7/10
Poplar Point sits on 23 acres of platted lots—modest by subdivision standards, each averaging just under a third of an acre—in the quiet stretch where Wabasis Avenue and 12 Mile Road intersect. Homes here run around $298K, which buys you reasonable space without the commute weight of closer-in developments; downtown Grand Rapids is a comfortable 36.6 minutes away. The real appeal emerges at the edges: Brown Lake sits just 0.4 miles off, close enough that water access feels like an extension of the property rather than a destination. A canoe launch at Wabasis Lake Park is less than two miles over, and Wabasis County Park offers trails and picnic grounds another mile beyond that. It's a subdivision that doesn't announce itself—no grand entrance, no clubhouse—just level lots, modest spacing, and proximity to water that makes the rural feel actual rather than theoretical.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Brown Lake within walking distance
- Scram Lake: 9 min walk
- Angel Lake: 11 min bike
$390K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Poplar Point
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WABASIS COUNTY PARK
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Brown Lake
0.2 mi
Median Sale Price
$390K
Based on 3yr sales
Expected Rent
$1,500/mo
$1,225 – $1,750 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Cedar Springs Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Halfway Diner
Harvard Tavern
Scram Lake
+1 more
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Black Trail
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Poplar Point 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 Poplar Point home (around $390,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,627 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,627/mo | $70,051 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,024/mo | $80,628 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,157/mo | $84,183 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,373 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield Township · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Poplar Point 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.
🍕 Restaurants(4)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(2)
East Rockford Middle School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Red E
EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Poplar Point
- What do homes cost in Poplar Point?
- The median home value in Poplar Point is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Poplar Point housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Poplar Point right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Poplar Point?
- Poplar Point is served by Cedar Springs Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Cedar View Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Poplar Point walkable?
- Poplar Point scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.