Ratigan Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $181K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 8.0/10
This intimate 189-acre community in Kent County offers residents a balance of space and convenience with generous lot sizes averaging about a fifth of an acre. The larger parcels provide room for gardens, play areas, and outdoor entertaining while maintaining a neighborhood feel. Located within easy reach of Grand Rapids' employment centers and shopping districts, residents enjoy quick access to nearby amenities without sacrificing the suburban lifestyle.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Ratigan Lake within walking distance
- Gavin Lake: 8 min drive
- Big Crooked Lake: 12 min drive
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 6.1 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$181K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Ratigan Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,227/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WARREN TOWNSEND COUNTY PARK
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Parnell Market
Gavin Lake
+1 more
Cannon Trail
Murray Lake Launch
Crime in Ratigan 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 →Local Government · area-wide
Grattan Township
Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$882/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,433 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grattan · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Ratigan 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Parnell Market
Restaurant
Honey Creek Inn
Restaurant
Arena's Pizza Bostwick Lake
Restaurant
Bostwick Lake Inn
Restaurant
Aunt Belle's Kitchen
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(3)
🍺 Bars(1)
Grattan Irish Pub
Bar
🏫 Schools(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on Unnamed
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Ratigan Lake
- What do homes cost in Ratigan Lake?
- The median home value in Ratigan Lake is about $180,775. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Ratigan Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Ratigan Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Ratigan Lake?
- Ratigan Lake is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Ratigan Lake walkable?
- Ratigan Lake scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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