The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium
Strong schools draw families here
Median $1.1M·Walkability 1.8/10·Schools 5.7/10
Driving through The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium feels like moving through a genuinely spacious pocket of West Michigan—12 acres laid out with breathing room between units, each sitting on roughly half an acre. Downtown Grand Rapids is just 15 minutes away, which means you're close enough to catch dinner or catch a show without the commute eating your evening, yet far enough removed that you come home to something quieter. The location on the Plainfield Ave & 4 Mile Rd corridor gives you real neighborhood texture: 54 restaurants within a mile, a dozen grocery stores within two, and a coffee shop about a 13-minute walk if you're willing to stretch your legs. Northville Park Association Park is an easy 8-minute stroll, and there are five parks total within a mile—enough green space that you're never far from somewhere to move around outdoors. Condos here run around $492K, which reflects what you get: solid proximity to everything without feeling hemmed in.
Why people love it here
Northview High School
- High — 1.3 mi away
- Northview
- 6 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 1 recent sale
Park-rich area
- 21 parks within 1 mile
- Provin Trails Park: 12 min walk
- Dean Lake: 5 min bike
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Median home price in The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,366/mo
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Based on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Northview Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Northville Park Association Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
21
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ken's Fruit Market
Cheers
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Bud & Stanleys Pub & Grub
+1 more
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Dean Lake
+1 more
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Rogue River Mouth Launch
Planet Fitness
+1 more
Meijer - Plainfield Township
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
+1 more
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium 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 Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium home (around $1,085,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $192k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,217 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,217/mo | $192,444 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,309/mo | $221,563 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,674/mo | $231,300 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Plainfield Charter Township
Source: plainfieldmi.org · 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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,325 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Plainfield Charter Township Water Treatment Plant
Township operates its own water treatment plant; full-service community.
Plainfield Charter Township sewer (North Kent Sewer Authority member)
Township sewer; member of North Kent Sewer Authority.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township provides public safety coordinating with sheriff/Major Case Team.
Services for Plainfield · Source: plainfieldmi.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium 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(24)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Ken's Fruit Market
Grocery Store
Rancho Bonito Supermarket MI
Grocery Store
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
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☕ Coffee(18)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
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💪 Gyms(11)
Planet Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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💊 Pharmacies(8)
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium
- What do homes cost in The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium?
- The median home value in The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium is about $1,085,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium housing market?
- no homes are listed in The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium?
- The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium is served by Northview Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northview High School (8/10).
- Is The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium walkable?
- The Cove at Dean Lake Site Condominium scores 1.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.