Soft Water Lake Estates — satellite view
Subdivision1.6 acres

Soft Water Lake Estates

Surrounded by nature

🏙️4 mito Downtown GR
🏞️30 mito Lake Michigan
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Soft Water Lake within walking distance
  • 2 parks within 1 mile
💰Home Values

$376K median

🚶Walkability
59

Somewhat walkable

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet 2-acre area in Kent County offers a peaceful retreat with surprisingly good transit access and generous lot sizes averaging 0.23 acres. Located just steps from Soft Water Lake, residents enjoy immediate waterfront access along with 2 boat launches within 5 miles for recreational boating and fishing. The community maintains a residential feel with 55% owner-occupied homes, while still providing convenient access to daily needs with 16 restaurants within walking distance and grocery stores just minutes away.

The location strikes a nice balance between tranquil living and urban convenience, with excellent transit connectivity scoring 8/10 despite the more spacious, suburban setting. Students attend Grand Rapids Public Schools, with the top-rated nearby school earning strong marks. Two parks within a mile provide additional green space beyond the lakefront setting.

This area works well for families seeking larger lots near water, commuters who value transit access, and anyone wanting a quieter lifestyle while staying connected to Grand Rapids amenities.

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Environment & Amenities

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

2

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Soft Water Lake

0.1 mi

At a Glance

Est. Home Value

$376K

Based on assessor data

Parcels / Units

6

Median Lot Size

0.23 ac

0.22 ac – 0.75 ac

Homeowner Rate

54.51%

Principal residence

Walkability

5.9

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
6.5
🍽️Dining
6.5
🌳Nature
5.7
🚌Transit
8.0
💪Fitness
1.5

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

Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026