Thomas Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $609K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 6.0/10
This residential area in Kent County offers a spacious suburban lifestyle with generous lot sizes averaging just over a third of an acre. The 201-acre community provides residents with room to breathe while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids' amenities and employment centers.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Thomas Lake within walking distance
- 7 parks within 1 mile
- Thomas Lake: 0 min walk
- SPENCER FOREST: 5 min bike
$609K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
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Median home price in Thomas Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,134/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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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
WHITE PINE COUNTY PARK
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
7
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Log Cabin Grocery
BIGGBY COFFEE
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
SPENCER FOREST
Tom Hannula Playground
Thomas Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Lincoln Lake Launch
Spencer Township Library
Greeneville Cinema
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Greenville Public Schools
Crime in Thomas 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 Thomas Lake home (around $609,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $108k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,031/mo | $107,505 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,642/mo | $123,785 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,846/mo | $129,219 |
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.
Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,439 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Thomas 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(3)
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Log Cabin Grocery
Restaurant
Fast Food
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(4)
The Kicks at Bowen Lake
Bar
The Links at Bowen Lake Golf Course and Restaurant
Bar
Harvard Tavern
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Satterlee School
Greenville High School
School
Spencer School
Baldwin Heights School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
Spencer Township Library
Frequently asked about Thomas Lake
- What do homes cost in Thomas Lake?
- The median home value in Thomas Lake is about $609,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Thomas Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Thomas Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Thomas Lake?
- Thomas Lake is served by Greenville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lincoln Heights Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Thomas Lake walkable?
- Thomas Lake scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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