The Big Spring
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $470K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
This quiet residential area along Big Spring Lake offers a unique blend of waterfront living and spacious properties in Kent County. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly half an acre, residents enjoy plenty of space and privacy while being just minutes from Grandville's amenities and downtown Grand Rapids. The community features distinctive mid-century modern architecture and well-maintained homes, many with original families who have cared for these properties for decades.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- The Big Spring within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Buck Creek Trail: 12 min walk
- Mill Race Park: 14 min walk
Grandville South Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Grandville
- 1 rated school in district
$470K median
- 2 recent sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Big Spring
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,191/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Grandville Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mill Race Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare Supermarket
Rainbow Grill
+1 more
Wildroast Coffee Co.
+1 more
QDOBA Mexican Eats
+1 more
Mill Race Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Lake Sanford
+1 more
Georgetown Community Park Beach
Buck Creek Trail
Wyoming Dog Park Dog Park
Kent Trails - West Grandville Connector
Grandville Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Wilson/Ponca (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Kent District Library: Grandville Branch
Kiddie Academy of Wyoming
Celebration! Cinema RiverTown Crossings
Crime in The Big Spring 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 →To buy a median-priced The Big Spring home (around $470,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $83k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,111 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,111/mo | $82,968 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,582/mo | $95,532 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,740/mo | $99,725 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grandville
Source: cityofgrandville.com · 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
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,462 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Grandville Public Works (Grand Rapids regional supply)
City DPW handles distribution/billing; water sourced from Grand Rapids regional supply.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Verify whether city contracts a single hauler vs resident-arranged.
Services for Grandville · Source: cityofgrandville.com
Utility, solar, and service details for The Big Spring 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(26)
+23 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Chicago Dr. Bar & Indian Grill
Restaurant
Rainbow Grill
Restaurant
Asian Garden Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant
Lalos Mexican Bar & Grill
Restaurant
Mr. Dragon sushi & Chinese eat
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(20)
+17 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(23)
The Dungeon
Restaurant
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Bar
Florentine Ristorante/Sportsbar Grandville
Bar
+20 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
+24 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(6)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
Frequently asked about The Big Spring
- What do homes cost in The Big Spring?
- The median home value in The Big Spring is about $470,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Big Spring housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Big Spring right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Big Spring?
- The Big Spring is served by Grandville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grandville South Elementary School (7/10).
- Is The Big Spring walkable?
- The Big Spring scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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