Scott Lake Woods
Surrounded by nature
Median $410K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 5.3/10
You pull off the main road and the trees open up—46 acres of wooded lots, each one a solid chunk of land where you're not staring at your neighbor's garage. Homes run around $439K, and the lots average 0.45 acres, so there's actual breathing room here. It's a platted subdivision in the Grand Oaks No.2 Area, about 15 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're close enough to the city but far enough to feel like you've actually left it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Elk Lake — 0.9 mi
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Scott Lake: 2 min walk
- Little Pine Island Lake: 15 min walk
$410K median
- 1 recent sale
18,016 sq ft avg lots
- 29 homes
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Scott Lake Woods
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Elk Lake
0.9 mi
Recent Sale Price
$410K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
29
Median Lot Size
0.33 ac
0.25 ac – 0.80 ac
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Belmont Grocery
+1 more
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Circle K
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
+1 more
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Scott Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Roguewood Drive Northeast
White Pine Trail
Rogue River Launch (A-41-011)
+1 more
Snap Fitness
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
AMC Grand Rapids 18
Crime in Scott Lake Woods 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Scott Lake Woods home (around $410,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,140/mo | $83,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,278/mo | $87,404 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$866/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,320 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Scott Lake Woods 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(13)
Belmont Grocery
Grocery Store
Cielito Lindo
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Shots On The River
Restaurant
BC Pizza
Fast Food
Restaurant
Wendy's
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
Flo's Pizzeria Ristorante & Sports Bar
Bar
The Pack Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant
The Pack Indoor Dog Park, Restaurant and Bar
Park
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(22)
Post School
Goff School
Koon School
Englishville School (Closed)
School
+17 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine 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(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Scott Lake Woods
- What do homes cost in Scott Lake Woods?
- The median home value in Scott Lake Woods is about $410,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Scott Lake Woods housing market?
- no homes are listed in Scott Lake Woods right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Scott Lake Woods?
- Scott Lake Woods is served by Chandler Woods Charter Academy. Its highest-rated assigned school is Comstock Park High School (7/10).
- Is Scott Lake Woods walkable?
- Scott Lake Woods scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.