School Section Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.5/10
This 334-acre lake in Allegan County offers a peaceful retreat just outside the Grand Rapids metro area. Properties here typically feature generous lot sizes averaging half an acre, providing residents with plenty of space and privacy along the shoreline. The lake's substantial size creates excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, and water recreation while maintaining a serene, less crowded atmosphere.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- School Section Lake within walking distance
- Big Lake: 9 min drive
- Hicks Lake: 10 min drive
Hopkins High School
- High — 4.6 mi away
- Hopkins
- 3 rated schools in district
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Lake Public Access
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Big Lake
Crime in School Section 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Watson Township
Source: watsontownshipmi.gov · 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 ~6,342 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 · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressArea fire department (mutual aid)
Fire/burn permit contact (269) 686-5222; covered by area department.
Services for Watson · Source: watsontownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for School Section 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.
☕ Coffee(1)
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
🏫 Schools(6)
Osborn School
Hughes School
Mapleview School
Miner Lake School
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Hopkins Public Library
Frequently asked about School Section Lake
- What schools serve School Section Lake?
- School Section Lake is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is School Section Lake walkable?
- School Section Lake scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in School Section Lake
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