Porter Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $250K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare opportunity for those seeking substantial space and privacy, with generous lot sizes averaging over six acres per property. The community's 113-acre footprint creates a rural atmosphere while maintaining reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities and services.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Porter Lake within walking distance
- 16 parks within 1 mile
- Porter Lake: 0 min walk
- Lee Street Park: 8 min walk
$250K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Porter Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lee Street Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
16
within 1 mile
Based on 13 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Korting Outlet
+1 more
Florentine's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
+1 more
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
+1 more
Lee Street Park
Lamar Park Playground
Porter Lake
+1 more
Millennium Park Beach
Lamar Park Pond Walkway
dog_park
Kent Trails
Grandville Launch
Twisted Hot Yoga
+1 more
Ivanrest//Homewood (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kelloggsville Early Childhood Learning Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Porter 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Porter Lake home (around $250,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,655 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,655/mo | $44,132 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,906/mo | $50,815 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,989/mo | $53,045 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · 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
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Verify whether city contracts a single hauler vs resident-arranged.
Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Porter 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(26)
Korting Outlet
Grocery Store
Supermercado La Esmeralda
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Restaurant
Sweet Racks Smokin' Butts BBQ
Restaurant
Fast Food
Florentine's
Restaurant
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(21)
+18 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(21)
Adesanya Brewery
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
The Dungeon
Restaurant
+18 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(27)
+22 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(10)
Transformation Personal Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
+7 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Kragt Plat Area
Dog Park
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Covell Dog Park
Dog Park
+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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
📚 Libraries(7)
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
KDL Wyoming Branch
Georgetown Township Public Library
+4 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Porter Lake
- What do homes cost in Porter Lake?
- The median home value in Porter Lake is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Porter Lake housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Porter Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Porter Lake?
- Porter Lake is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville East Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Porter Lake walkable?
- Porter Lake scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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