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Lake Area336.6 acres

Rock 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 $210K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 4.0/10

🏙️47 mito Downtown GR(~1h 35m drive)
🏞️69 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 18m drive)

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Rock Lake within walking distance
  • 10 parks within 1 mile
  • Fred Meijer Heartland Trail: 2 min walk
  • Rock Lake: 4 min drive
💰Home Values

$210K median

  • 1 recent sale
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Lake facts

OpenStreetMap
Homes on lake34parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Rock Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,426/mo

$
$42,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09076%
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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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.

Nearest Park

Roadside Park

0.1 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

4.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 2 rated schools nearby

School District: Vestaburg Community Schools

4Vestaburg Community High SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 252 students · 16:1 · 1.7 mi
4Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School VestaburgHigh · 09-12 · 50 students · 25:1 · 1.7 mi
NRVestaburg Community Elem SchoolElementary · PK-06 · 334 students · 14:1 · 1.7 mi

Walkability

0.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

3D's Pizza

11 minbike· 6 min drive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Roadside Park

3 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Short drive

Rock Lake

4 mindrive· 17 min bike
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Richland Township Library

7 mindrive· 13 min bike
Home Township Library
9 mindrive
Seville Township Library
12 mindrive

Crime in Rock 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 Montcalm County.

Montcalm County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Rock Lake home (around $210,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,415 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,415/mo$37,720
10% (+PMI)$1,628/mo$43,415
5% (+PMI)$1,700/mo$45,329

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

Full Rock Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Solar potential

~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Rock 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.

🍕 Restaurants(5)

3D's Pizza

Restaurant

1.5 mimap

Leona's Restaurant

Restaurant

1.8 mimap

Farmer in the Dell

Restaurant

1.8 mimap

The Depot

Restaurant

4.5 mimap
Burger King

Fast Food

4.6 mimap

🏫 Schools(5)

Vestaburg Community High School

School

1.7 mimap

Cedar Lake Academy

1.7 mimap
Vestaburg Community Elementary School

School

1.7 mimap

Cedar Lake School

1.8 mimap

Vestaburg School

3.3 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Roadside Park

0.7 mimap

Bass Lake Park

0.9 mimap

Unnamed park

1.4 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail

Bike Path

0.4 mimap

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail

Bike Path

0.8 mimap

Fred Meijer Heartland Trail

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Richland Township Library

1.7 mimap
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Frequently asked about Rock Lake

What do homes cost in Rock Lake?
The median home value in Rock Lake is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Rock Lake housing market?
no homes are listed in Rock Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Rock Lake?
Rock Lake is served by Vestaburg Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Vestaburg Community High School (4/10).
Is Rock Lake walkable?
Rock 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Rock Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,426/mo

$
$42,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,09076%
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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