Ransom Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $387K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.7/10
This quiet residential area in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with expansive properties averaging nearly 6 acres per lot. The 136-acre community provides residents with plenty of space for privacy, gardens, livestock, or recreational activities while remaining accessible to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Ransom Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Ransom Lake Boating Access Site: 0 min walk
- Ransom Lake: 14 min walk
Walkable for daily errands
- Ransom Lake Boating Access Site: 0 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
$387K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
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Median home price in Ransom Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,626/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Ransom Lake Boating Access Site
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ransom Lake Boating Access Site
Ransom Lake
Beach in Drummond's Add. Area
North Country National Scenic Trail
Spring Lake Launch
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Grant Public School District
Crime in Ransom 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →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
~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,415 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical (city water within Grant city only).
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressNo township PD; county sheriff (Grant city PD covers city only).
Ashland-Grant Fire District serves the Grant community incl. township.
Services for Grant · Source: granttownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ransom 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.
Frequently asked about Ransom Lake
- What do homes cost in Ransom Lake?
- The median home value in Ransom Lake is about $386,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ransom Lake?
- Ransom Lake is served by Grant Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grant Middle School (6/10).
- Is Ransom Lake walkable?
- Ransom Lake scores 5.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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