Round Lake (Valley Twp)
Surrounded by nature
Median $230K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.5/10
This peaceful residential area in Kent County offers spacious suburban living with generous lot sizes averaging just over half an acre. The larger parcels provide plenty of room for gardens, outdoor activities, and privacy between neighbors, creating a more rural feel while remaining connected to Grand Rapids amenities.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Round Lake within walking distance
- Round Lake: 8 min walk
- Crooked Lake: 7 min drive
$230K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Round Lake (Valley Twp)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
City Square
5.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Fennville Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Allegan State Game Area
Round Lake
+1 more
Beach in Alpha Manor No 1 Area
Northwest Trail
Old Regent Theatre
Crime in Round Lake (Valley Twp) 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Round Lake (Valley Twp) home (around $230,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,523 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,523/mo | $40,601 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,753/mo | $46,750 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,830/mo | $48,802 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Valley Township
Source: valleytwp.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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~13.7¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressHamilton Fire (north of 118th Ave) / Allegan Fire District (south)
Split coverage: Hamilton Fire north of 118th Ave (269-751-4444); area dept south (burn permits 269-686-5222).
Services for Valley · Source: valleytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Round Lake (Valley Twp) 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 Round Lake (Valley Twp)
- What do homes cost in Round Lake (Valley Twp)?
- The median home value in Round Lake (Valley Twp) is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Round Lake (Valley Twp) housing market?
- no homes are listed in Round Lake (Valley Twp) right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Round Lake (Valley Twp)?
- Round Lake (Valley Twp) is served by Fennville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Round Lake (Valley Twp) walkable?
- Round Lake (Valley Twp) scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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