Soft Water Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $474K·Walkability 4.6/10·Schools 4.8/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and country-like atmosphere within reach of Grand Rapids amenities. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, residents enjoy plenty of room for gardens, outdoor activities, and privacy between homes. The 66-acre community maintains a rural character while providing convenient access to nearby amenities and schools in the area.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Soft Water Lake within walking distance
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Soft Water Lake: 14 min walk
- Lamberton Lake: 6 min bike
North Park Montessori Academy
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Rapids
- 9 rated schools in district
$474K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Soft Water Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,218/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Rapids Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Casey's
Scooter's Coffee
+1 more
Cesars Pub
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Northlake Cooperative Playground
Soft Water Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Riverside Park Drive Northwest
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
Planet Fitness
Plainfield/Plainfield Plaza (NB)
+1 more
CVS Pharmacy
KDL Comstock Park
Kidz Clubhouse
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Soft Water 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 Kent County.
Kent 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
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,331 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
City of Grand Rapids Water System
Regional water provider serving ~280,000 across Kent and Ottawa counties.
City of Grand Rapids Environmental Services (Water Resource Recovery Facility)
WRRF treats ~40 MGD of wastewater.
City of Grand Rapids Refuse & Recycling
City-run refuse/recycling cart program for residents.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Investor-owned utility serving the region.
Confirm by addressDTE Energy
DTE Gas serves much of Grand Rapids natural gas; verify by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidsmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Soft Water 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(28)
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Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(23)
+20 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
Cesars Pub
Pub
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
Bar
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
Bar
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
All Saints Academy Upper Campus
Wellerwood School
Oakview School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Fitness 19
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(2)
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Soft Water Lake
- What do homes cost in Soft Water Lake?
- The median home value in Soft Water Lake is about $474,075. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Soft Water Lake?
- Soft Water Lake is served by Grand Rapids Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is City MiddleHigh (8/10).
- Is Soft Water Lake walkable?
- Soft Water Lake scores 4.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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