Lake Area65.9 acres

Soft Water Lake

Median $474K·Walk Score 4.6/10

Space and nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🏡Top 23% lot size
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🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Versluis Lake within walking distance
  • 2 parks within 1 mile
  • Soft Water Lake: 14 min walk
  • Lamberton Lake: 6 min bike
🏡Space & Property

26,559 sq ft avg lots

  • 12 homes
💰Home Values

$474K median

  • Assessor estimate
🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size11acres
Homes on lake12parcels
Deeded HOA accessPublic beachBoat launch

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

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 peaceful, rural character while providing convenient access to nearby amenities and quality schools in the area.

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Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Versluis Lake

0.0 mi

Walkability

4.6

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
5.0
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.8
🚌Transit
5.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

Ken's Fruit Market

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
7 minbike
bp
8 minbike
Meijer
10 minbike
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Casey's

11 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
Wendy's
13 minwalk
Taco Bell
14 minwalk
Tacos El Cuñado
7 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Scooter's Coffee

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Tim Hortons
9 minbike
Kobold's Kitchen
6 mindrive
Kingma's Market
7 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Cesars Pub

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 3 min drive
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
8 minbike
Tap
7 mindrive
Vitale’s Sports Bar Lounge - Comstock Park
7 mindrive

+1 more

🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

Robinette's Cider Mill

8 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Unnamed park
9 minbike
Grotto Park
10 minbike
Veterans Nature Trail
6 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Northlake Cooperative Playground

10 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Unnamed playground
12 minwalk
Huff Park Playground
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Walkable

Soft Water Lake

14 minwalk· 5 min bike· 3 min drive
Lamberton Lake
6 minbike
Perch Lake
8 mindrive
Dean Lake
6 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Bikeable

Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach

9 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
Unnamed beach
9 minbike
Versluis Park Beach
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Riverside Park Drive Northwest

11 mindrive· 14 min bike
Rifle Range Road Northeast
6 mindrive
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
8 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

dog_park

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Unnamed bike_path

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 5 min drive
Grotto Park Trail
8 minbike
Unnamed bike path
8 minbike
Boat Launches
Quick drive

Comstock Riverside Park Launch

9 mindrive· 20 min bike
Rogue River Mouth Launch
11 mindrive
Butterworth Park Launch
13 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

Kent Country Club

11 mindrive
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
11 mindrive
Blythefield Country Club
12 mindrive
Scott Lake Country Club
13 mindrive

+1 more

💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Planet Fitness

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
gym
8 mindrive
Fitness 19
10 mindrive
🚌Transit Stops
Bikeable

Plainfield/Plainfield Plaza (NB)

6 minbike· 17 min walk· 3 min drive
Plainfield/I-96 (NB)
8 minbike
Plainfield/Lamberton (NB)
8 minbike
Plainfield/Fuller (SB)
8 minbike

+1 more

💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

CVS Pharmacy

7 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Walgreens
8 minbike
Kay Pharmacy
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

KDL Comstock Park

8 mindrive· 17 min bike
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
7 mindrive
Van Belkum Branch
9 mindrive
Yankee Clipper Library
10 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kidz Clubhouse

9 mindrive
daycare
11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Celebration! Cinema North

10 mindrive
AMC Grand Rapids 18
9 mindrive
Celebration Cinema Studio Park
12 mindrive
Wealthy Theater
15 mindrive

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