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Ryerson 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 $359K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 5.8/10

🏙️37 mito Downtown GR(~1h 14m drive)
🏞️34 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 8m drive)

This lakefront community sits on 774 acres surrounding Ryerson Lake, one of West Michigan's premier all-sports lakes located just 40 minutes from Grand Rapids in Kent County. Properties here offer generous lot sizes averaging a quarter-acre, providing plenty of space and privacy for residents who value waterfront living without sacrificing convenience to urban amenities.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Ryerson Lake within walking distance
  • Ryerson Lake: 0 min walk
  • Little Lake: 3 min walk
🎓Schools
80

Fremont High School

  • High — 4.8 mi away
  • Fremont
  • 4 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$359K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size250acres
Homes on lake145parcels
Max depth80feet
Avg depth31feet
Public beachFish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie…
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Ryerson Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,435/mo

$
$71,750
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,86176%
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.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Foster Park

3.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

5.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Fremont Public School District

8Fremont High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 674 students · 20:1 · 4.8 mi
7Daisy Brook Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 430 students · 17:1 · 4.4 mi
6Fremont Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 445 students · 17:1 · 5.1 mi
2Quest High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 122 students · 23:1 · 4.9 mi

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.0
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Ryerson Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Little Lake
3 minwalk
Ford Lake
11 minbike
Mud Lake
12 minbike

+1 more

To buy a median-priced Ryerson Lake home (around $358,750) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $65k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,420 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,420/mo$64,540
10% (+PMI)$2,786/mo$74,281
5% (+PMI)$2,908/mo$77,558

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

1 parcel

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$127K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$210K

Per listing

Local Government · area-wide

Sherman Township (Newaygo County)

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

~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,338 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)

No municipal collection; residents contract haulers

Electricvaries by address

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

Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory

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Natural Gasvaries by address

No piped natural gas (propane/LP)

Deep-rural; typically propane

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Police

Newaygo County Sheriff

Sheriff is primary law enforcement

Fireunconfirmed

Area fire department (via Newaygo County 911)

Rural fire coverage dispatched through county

Services for Sherman Township · Source: newaygocountymi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Ryerson 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(4)

Elsie's Ice Cream

Restaurant

4.5 mimap
The Lunch Pail

Restaurant

4.5 mimap
The Blind Squirrel Tavern

Restaurant

4.6 mimap

River Banks Nutrition

Fast Food

4.9 mimap

☕ Coffee(2)

Heaven Flow Coffee Co

Café

4.9 mimap

Riverstop Cafe

Café

5.0 mimap

🍺 Bars(3)

Newaygo Brewing Company

Pub

4.9 mimap

Riverstop Saloon and Grill

Bar

5.0 mimap

Sportsman's Bar

Bar

5.0 mimap

🏫 Schools(13)

Root Town School

1.4 mimap

Kimball Lake School

1.8 mimap

Newaygo County Vocational School

3.1 mimap

Butler School

3.3 mimap

Waters School

3.5 mimap

+8 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Foster Park

3.1 mimap

Redeemer Lutheran Christ Clearing Trail and Playground

3.7 mimap

Arboretum Park

3.9 mimap

🚴 Trails(1)

Town and Country Path

Bike Path

4.4 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial

Hospital

4.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Fremont Area District Library
4.4 mimap

Newaygo Area District Library

4.9 mimap
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Frequently asked about Ryerson Lake

What do homes cost in Ryerson Lake?
The median home value in Ryerson Lake is about $358,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ryerson Lake housing market?
no homes are listed in Ryerson Lake right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Ryerson Lake?
Ryerson Lake is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
Is Ryerson Lake walkable?
Ryerson Lake scores 3.0/10 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 Ryerson Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,435/mo

$
$71,750
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,86176%
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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