Potawatami Camp
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $900K·Walkability 3.1/10·Schools 9.3/10
On the way to Potawatami Camp, you should know it's three acres of platted land just a third of a mile from Bostwick Lake—close enough that water access is genuinely part of the place. Homes here run around $1.3M and sit within Rockford Public Schools, with downtown Grand Rapids about 28 minutes away and Gerald R. Ford Airport roughly 35 minutes out.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bostwick Lake within walking distance
- Bostwick Lake: 5 min walk
- Little Bostwick Lake: 7 min bike
Lakes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$900K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Potawatami Camp
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,107/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Balk Family County Park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bostwick Lake
0.2 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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Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern
Pickerel Lake Park
Unnamed playground
Bostwick Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Cannon Trail
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
gym
Crime in Potawatami Camp 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 Potawatami Camp home (around $899,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $160k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,983 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,983/mo | $159,542 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,888/mo | $183,683 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,191/mo | $191,755 |
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.
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
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,355 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well (limited municipal water)
Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.
North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural
Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Services for Cannon · Source: cannontwp.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Potawatami Camp 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
Meltworks
Restaurant
Pizzeria Grande
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
💪 Gyms(2)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Potawatami Camp
- What do homes cost in Potawatami Camp?
- The median home value in Potawatami Camp is about $899,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Potawatami Camp housing market?
- no homes are listed in Potawatami Camp right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Potawatami Camp?
- Potawatami Camp is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Potawatami Camp walkable?
- Potawatami Camp scores 3.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.