Rushmore Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $283K·Walkability 4.0/10·Schools 7.9/10
This peaceful 313-acre community offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, providing residents with plenty of room to spread out. The area features a mix of well-maintained ranch homes and condos, many with walkout basements and water views where deer and wildlife are frequently spotted. Located near Sunny Brook Country Club, residents enjoy easy access to recreational activities while maintaining a quiet, residential atmosphere on tree-lined cul-de-sacs.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Georgetown Park Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Geogetown Community Park Trails: 2 min walk
- Georgetown Community Park Beach: 3 min walk
Bursley School
- Elementary — 0.6 mi away
- Jenison
- 7 rated schools in district
$283K median
- 2 recent sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Rushmore Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,923/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
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Jenison Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Georgetown Community Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Culver's
+1 more
Populace Coffee Co.
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park
+1 more
Pioneer Park Playground
Georgetown Park Lake
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Geogetown Community Park Trails
Idema Explorers Trail
Grandville Launch
Yoga Blue
36th/Fairlanes (WB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Georgetown Township Public Library
Hudsonville Early Childhood Center
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in Rushmore 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Rushmore Lake home (around $283,325) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,876 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,876/mo | $50,015 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,160/mo | $57,589 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,254/mo | $60,116 |
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
Georgetown Charter Township
Source: gtwp.com · 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Georgetown Charter Township (water from City of Wyoming)
Township distribution; treated water purchased wholesale from City of Wyoming (Lake Michigan source).
Georgetown Charter Township (treatment via City of Grandville)
Township collection; treatment purchased from City of Grandville.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; inferred.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Georgetown · Source: gtwp.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Rushmore 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(21)
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
+18 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Sunnybrook Country Club
Restaurant
Restaurant
Bangkok Taste
Restaurant
Papa Murphy's | Take 'N' Bake Pizza
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Rush Creek Bistro
Bar
Peppino's Pizzeria & Sports Grille | Jenison
Bar
The Win Tavern 33
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Jenison Innovation Academy
School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Rushmore Lake
- What do homes cost in Rushmore Lake?
- The median home value in Rushmore Lake is about $283,325. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Rushmore Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Rushmore Lake right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Rushmore Lake?
- Rushmore Lake is served by Jenison Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Bauerwood School (9/10).
- Is Rushmore Lake walkable?
- Rushmore Lake scores 4.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Rushmore Lake
Detailed statistics are being computed for this location. Demographics, home values, schools, flood risk, and more will appear here automatically.