Timpson Estates
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $416K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.0/10
The lots here run fat—averaging 1.38 acres—which means you're not sharing walls with anyone's dinner conversation, and the subdivision itself spans just 17 acres in the 68th St & Morse Lake Ave Area. Spring Lake sits a tenth of a mile away, close enough that the water feels like part of your backyard even if it isn't technically yours; Campbell Lake Public Access and its boat launch are about two miles south if you're the type to keep a kayak ready. Homes run around $416K, and you're zoned for Lowell Area Schools. The nearest actual restaurant is 2.2 miles out, which tells you something about the character here—it's not a walkable village, it's land and space, with downtown Grand Rapids sitting about half an hour away and Gerald R. Ford International Airport a quick 17 minutes in the other direction.
Why people love it here
1.4 acre avg lots
- 11 homes
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- Bunker Lake: 7 min walk
- Spring Lake: 8 min walk
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 9.7 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Timpson Estates
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Est. Home Value
$416K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
11
Median Lot Size
1.4 ac
1.4 ac – 1.4 ac
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campbell Lake Public Access
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Bricks Pizza
Campbell Lake Public Access
Playground in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area
Bunker Lake
+1 more
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Timpson Estates 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.
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Solar potential
~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
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🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(5)
Campbell Lake Public Access
Coldwater River County Park
Veterans Memrorial Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Timpson Estates
- What do homes cost in Timpson Estates?
- The median home value in Timpson Estates is about $416,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Timpson Estates?
- Timpson Estates is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Timpson Estates walkable?
- Timpson Estates scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.