Sheffer Lake
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 5.2/10
This exclusive 68-acre community in Kent County offers an exceptional rural lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 3.63 acres. The spacious properties provide privacy and room to breathe, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat from urban life while remaining connected to Grand Rapids area amenities.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Sheffer Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Sheffer Lake: 1 min walk
- Sheffer Lake Public Access: 1 min walk
Very walkable
- Sheffer Lake: 1 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sheffer Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Grocery Outlet Store
Sheffer Lake Public Access
Sheffer Lake
+1 more
dog_park
Old Regent Theatre
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 7/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Crime in Sheffer 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 →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.
Gun Plain Grange / area fire department
Fire coverage via area department (GPGFD referenced for burn permits).
Services for Trowbridge Township · Source: trowbridgetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheffer 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(2)
The Grocery Outlet Store
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🏫 Schools(19)
Prouty School
Foster School
Marble School
Clifford School
Diamond School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Frost Sub Area
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Sheffer Lake
- What schools serve Sheffer Lake?
- Sheffer Lake is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Allegan Online K8 (7/10).
- Is Sheffer Lake walkable?
- Sheffer Lake scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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