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Sunfish Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $608K·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 9.3/10

🏡Top 19% lot size
🏙️12 mito Downtown GR(~25 min drive)
🏞️38 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 15m drive)

This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a distinctive suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging 0.6 acres, providing residents with ample space for outdoor activities and privacy. The 170-acre community creates a low-density environment where neighbors have room to breathe while maintaining close proximity to Grand Rapids amenities.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Sunfish Lake within walking distance
  • 12 parks within 1 mile
  • Sunfish Lake: 0 min walk
  • Cannon Trail: 8 min bike
🎓Schools
100

Lakes Elementary School

  • Elementary — 0.8 mi away
  • Rockford
  • 5 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$608K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size15acres
Homes on lake20parcels
Deeded HOA accessDestination lake

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

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Sunfish Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,125/mo

$
$121,520
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,15376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

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9.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 8/10 to 10/10

School District: Rockford Public Schools

10Lakes Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 509 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 0.8 mi
8East Rockford Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 740 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 2.1 mi
8Rockford HS Freshman CenterHigh · 09-12 · 597 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 3.8 mi
8Rockford High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,819 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 4.2 mi
8Rockford Spanish ImmersionElementary · K-05 · 304 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 4.5 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

12

within 1 mile

Walkability

1.8

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.9
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
1.5
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.1
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Ric's Food Center

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Ric's
5 mindrive
bp
8 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Aunt Belle's Kitchen

11 minbike· 4 min drive
Meltworks
5 mindrive
Pizzeria Grande
5 mindrive
Timber's Inn
5 mindrive

+1 more

☕Coffee Shops
Short drive

Biggby Coffee

5 mindrive· 12 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Pickerel Lake Park

8 mindrive· 23 min walk
8 minbike
Balk Family County Park
9 minbike
PICKEREL LAKE
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Unnamed playground

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 3 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Sunfish Lake

<1 minwalk· <1 min bike· <1 min drive
Little Bostwick Lake
11 minbike
Silver Lake
6 mindrive
Bostwick Lake
6 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Unnamed beach

10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Bikeable

Cannon Trail

8 minbike· 22 min walk· 4 min drive
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Unnamed bike_path

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Rockford Village Builders Plat Area Trail
5 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Rockford - Rogue River Launch

14 mindrive
Rogue River Mouth Launch
12 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

gym

9 mindrive

Crime in Sunfish 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Cannon Township

616-874-6966Website

Source: cannontwp.gov · 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

~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well (limited municipal water)

Largely rural on private well; utility billing 616-874-6966.

Sewer

North Kent Sewer Authority (serviced areas); septic rural

Member of North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant) with Rockford/Alpine/Courtland/Plainfield; rural on septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Cannon Township Fire Department

Two stations: 8033 Cannonsburg Rd & 6878 Belding Rd.

Services for Cannon Township · Source: cannontwp.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Sunfish 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.

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Frequently asked about Sunfish Lake

What do homes cost in Sunfish Lake?
The median home value in Sunfish Lake is about $607,600. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Sunfish Lake?
Sunfish Lake is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lakes Elementary School (10/10).
Is Sunfish Lake walkable?
Sunfish Lake scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Sunfish Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,125/mo

$
$121,520
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,15376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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