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Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp)

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Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.8/10

🏡Top 0% lot size
🏙️36 mito Downtown GR(~1h 11m drive)
🏞️42 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 25m drive)

This expansive 206-acre area in Kent County offers an exceptional opportunity for those seeking substantial privacy and space. With a median lot size of 12.65 acres, properties here provide the kind of elbow room that's increasingly rare in today's market. The generous parcels allow for extensive outdoor activities, hobby farming, or simply enjoying the peace that comes with wide-open spaces.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Silver Lake within walking distance
  • Silver Lake: 1 min walk
  • Blueberry Lake: 7 min walk
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size15acres
Homes on lake4parcels
Deeded HOA access

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Swan Lake Public Access

1.7 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 5 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 6/10

School District: Allegan Public Schools

6West Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 246 students · 18:1 · 4.4 mi
6Dawson Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 297 students · 16:1 · 4.9 mi
5LE White Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 447 students · 15:1 · 4.4 mi
5Allegan High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 648 students · 20:1 · 4.4 mi
2Allegan Alternative High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 123 students · 25:1 · 5.4 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

Silver Lake

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Blueberry Lake
7 minwalk
Schermerhorn Lake
9 minbike
Swan Lake
11 mindrive

+1 more

Crime in Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp) 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

Cheshire Township

269-674-8595Website

Source: cheshiretownship.org · 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

~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,356 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Republic/Waste Management common in area.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Indiana Michigan Power Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional electric provider.

Confirm by address
Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

County sheriff primary law enforcement.

Fireunconfirmed

Local township/area fire department

Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.

Services for Cheshire Township · Source: cheshiretownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp) 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(1)

The Grocery Outlet Store

Grocery Store

4.5 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Taco Bell

Fast Food

4.5 mimap
Subway

Fast Food

4.5 mimap
Burger King

Fast Food

4.5 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

4.5 mimap

🏫 Schools(15)

Rowe School

1.0 mimap

Marble School

1.3 mimap

Diamond School

1.6 mimap

Lindsley School

2.5 mimap

Noble School

2.9 mimap

+10 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(4)

Swan Lake Public Access

1.7 mimap

Swan Creek Preserve

2.4 mimap

Littlejohn Lake County Park

2.7 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

Cycleway from Delano St to Lincoln Rd

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Allegan General Hospital

Hospital

4.6 mimap
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Frequently asked about Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp)

What schools serve Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp)?
Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp) is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ward Elementary School (6/10).
Is Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp) walkable?
Silver Lake (Cheshire Twp) 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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