Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
Wide open spaces
Median $1.2M·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
Out here, the daily rhythm revolves around space—most properties run six acres or larger, with mature forests and pine-lined drives creating genuine separation between homes. You're in Bowne township, where agriculture still defines the landscape, though the area sits only about 31 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids when you need city access. Lowell Area Schools serves the zone, and there's a surprising amount of dining within a stone's throw—six restaurants cluster nearby despite the rural feel. Homes tend toward substantial custom builds from the 1990s onward, many featuring open layouts, multiple garages for storage, and walkout decks overlooking fields and countryside. Private wells and septic systems mean true independence from municipal infrastructure. The trade-off for that land and privacy is a quiet country road feel, where the nearest unnamed park sits nearly three miles off—this isn't a place built around walkable amenities, but rather around owning enough acreage to have your own.
Why people love it here
8.1 acre avg lots
- 10 homes
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.0 mi
- Logan Lake: 4 min drive
- Spring Lake: 5 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 9.0 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,214/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Recent Sale Price
$1.2M
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.9 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
2.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.0 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bricks Pizza
Veterans Memrorial Park
+1 more
Playground in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
Logan Lake
+1 more
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Campbell Lake Launch
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area 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 Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area home (around $1,210,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $215k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,048 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,048/mo | $214,615 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,266/mo | $247,088 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,673/mo | $257,947 |
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.
Who actually lends in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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.
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Solar potential
~$861/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,283 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressServices for Bowne · Source: bownetwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area 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(2)
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(1)
Lake School
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
- What do homes cost in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area?
- The median home value in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area is about $1,210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area?
- Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area walkable?
- Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
