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Home/Neighborhoods/68th St & Morse Lake Ave Area/Timpson Estates
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Timpson Estates

Quiet lots near top schools

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $416K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏙️18 mito Downtown GR(~35 min drive)
🏞️46 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 32m drive)

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. 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.

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Why people love it here

🏡Space & Property

1.4 acre avg lots

  • 11 homes
🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Spring Lake within walking distance
  • Bunker Lake: 7 min walk
  • Spring Lake: 8 min walk
🎓Schools
90

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

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,825/mo

$
$83,230
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,15976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Lowell Area Schools

9Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,099 students · 19:1 · Assigned · 9.7 mi
7Alto Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 407 students · 17:1 · Assigned · 2.6 mi
7Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 771 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 8.8 mi

Est. Home Value

$416K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

11

Median Lot Size

1.4 ac

1.4 ac – 1.4 ac

Expected Rent

$1,400/mo

$1,225 – $1,575 · wider-area estimate

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

2.9

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.9
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Bricks Pizza

5 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Campbell Lake Public Access

3 mindrive· 14 min bike
Coldwater River County Park
5 mindrive
Park in Village Of Alto
5 mindrive
Veterans Memrorial Park
5 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Pratt Lake Ave & 64th St Area

7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Short walk

Bunker Lake

7 minwalk· 2 min bike· 2 min drive
Spring Lake
8 minwalk
Wilson Lake
6 minbike
Perrin Lake
10 minbike

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area

11 mindrive
North Shore Park Dog Park
11 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Short drive

Campbell Lake Launch

4 mindrive· 15 min bike
Campau Lake Launch
8 mindrive
Pratt Lake Launch
12 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Caledonia Township Branch Library

11 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Kids R Angels Childcare Center

6 mindrive
Milestones Child Development Center
10 mindrive
Adventures Learning Center
10 mindrive

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.

Kent County crime & safety stats →

Local Government · area-wide

Bowne Township

616-868-6846Website

Source: bownetwp.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

~$868/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,334 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; properties on private well (no municipal water system).

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural; individual on-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Pockets may be served by Great Lakes Energy cooperative.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Policeunconfirmed

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Bowne Township Fire Department

6260 Bancroft Ave, Alto.

Services for Bowne Township · Source: bownetwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Timpson Estates 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.

🍕 Restaurants(6)

Bricks Pizza

Restaurant

2.4 mimap
Nighthawk

Restaurant

4.0 mimap

Bricks at Campau Corner

Restaurant

4.3 mimap

Subway

Fast Food

4.3 mimap

Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station

Restaurant

4.3 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

☕ Coffee(2)

Kindred Roots Cafe

Café

2.8 mimap

Cup of Grace

Café

4.9 mimap

🍺 Bars(4)

Alto Bar

Bar

2.8 mimap

Alto American Legion Post 528

Bar

2.8 mimap

Caledonia Sportsman Club

Bar

3.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(1)

Kettle Lake School

4.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Campbell Lake Public Access

2.0 mimap

Coldwater River County Park

2.4 mimap

Veterans Memrorial Park

2.8 mimap

🚴 Trails(1)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

3.5 mimap

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Campbell Lake Launch

Boat Launch

2.1 mimap
Campau Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.6 mimap

👶 Childcare(1)

Kids R Angels Childcare Center

Childcare Center

3.8 mimap
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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.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Timpson Estates

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,825/mo

$
$83,230
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,15976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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