The Woods of Evergreen Lake
Strong schools draw families here
Median $516K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 8.9/10
...and honestly, that's what sold us on this place. It's fifteen acres of actual breathing room—the kind of condo community where you're not stacked on top of your neighbors, and the lots run around fifteen acres each. You've got woods around you, real trees, not some manicured thing, and it actually feels like you're somewhere instead of just living in a subdivision. The location hits that sweet spot where you're genuinely close to everything but don't feel like you're in the thick of it—downtown Grand Rapids is barely fifteen minutes away, and the airport's under twenty-five if you need it. There are three parks within a mile, including Provin Trails Park less than a mile out, and John Ball Lake is practically in your backyard at half a mile.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 3.1 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$516K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Evergreen Lake: 8 min walk
- Provin Trails Park: 4 min drive
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in The Woods of Evergreen Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,505/mo
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4 homes sold in The Woods of Evergreen Lake this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 7 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$516K
4 sales in last 12mo
Units
60
Complex Size
14.7 ac
60 units
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
PROVIN TRAILS PARK
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Barnes & Noble
Hopcat
Provin Trails Park
Unnamed playground
Evergreen Lake
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve Beach
Grand Rapids Township Trails
dog_park
Robinette’s Mountain Bike Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
gym
+1 more
Celebration Village
+1 more
Walgreens
KDL - Plainfield Township Branch
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in The Woods of Evergreen 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 →To buy a median-priced The Woods of Evergreen Lake home (around $516,325) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $92k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,434 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,434/mo | $91,579 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,954/mo | $105,436 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,128/mo | $110,070 |
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
Grand Rapids Charter Township
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Solar potential
~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for The Woods of Evergreen 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.
🛒 Grocery(19)
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🍕 Restaurants(10)
El Globo Restaurant E Beltline
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Tia Juana
Restaurant
Jaku Sushi North
Restaurant
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☕ Coffee(17)
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🍺 Bars(15)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
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💪 Gyms(12)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
YogaSix
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🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
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Dog Park
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⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
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👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
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🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(6)
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Frequently asked about The Woods of Evergreen Lake
- What do homes cost in The Woods of Evergreen Lake?
- The median home value in The Woods of Evergreen Lake is about $516,325. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the The Woods of Evergreen Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in The Woods of Evergreen Lake right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve The Woods of Evergreen Lake?
- The Woods of Evergreen Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is The Woods of Evergreen Lake walkable?
- The Woods of Evergreen Lake scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.