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Ransom Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $387K·Walkability 5.5/10·Schools 5.7/10

🏡Top 16% lot size
🏙️27 mito Downtown GR(~55 min drive)
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 8m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
🚶Walkability
55

Walkable for daily errands

  • Ransom Lake Boating Access Site: 0 min walk
  • 1 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$387K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size34acres
Homes on lake11parcels
Max depth24feet
Avg depth13feet
Public access
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Ransom Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,626/mo

$
$77,350
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,00776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Ransom Lake Boating Access Site

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

Walkability

5.5

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
5.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🌳Parks
Easy walk

Ransom Lake Boating Access Site

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

Ransom Lake

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Moore Lake
7 mindrive
Harwell Lake
9 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Drummond's Add. Area

13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

North Country National Scenic Trail

9 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Spring Lake Launch

15 mindrive
5.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 6/10

School District: Grant Public School District

6Grant Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 467 students · 15:1 · 5.7 mi
6Grant Elementary SchoolElementary · 02-04 · 347 students · 17:1 · 5.9 mi
5Grant High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 520 students · 22:1 · 5.7 mi

Local Government · area-wide

Grant Township

Website

Source: granttownship.org · 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

~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,415 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; private wells typical (city water within Grant city only).

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural township; individual septic typical.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Residents arrange private trash haulers.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Regional IOU.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

SEMCO Energy Gas

SEMCO/Consumers; rural areas often propane.

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Policeunconfirmed

Newaygo County Sheriff

No township PD; county sheriff (Grant city PD covers city only).

Fireunconfirmed

Ashland-Grant Fire District

Ashland-Grant Fire District serves the Grant community incl. township.

Services for Grant Township · 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.

🏫 Schools(8)

Flowing Well School

1.6 mimap

Spring Valley School

2.4 mimap

Grant School

3.2 mimap

Hillman School

3.6 mimap

Pleasant Valley School

3.8 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Ransom Lake Boating Access Site

144mmap
Bills Lake Public Access
2.7 mimap

High Rollway Roadside Park

3.5 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

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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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Ransom Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,626/mo

$
$77,350
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,00776%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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