Tucker Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $348K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 4.7/10
This quiet residential area in Kent County offers a rare opportunity for spacious country living while maintaining reasonable access to Grand Rapids amenities. With a median lot size approaching four acres, residents enjoy significant privacy and room to spread out, whether for gardening, outdoor recreation, or simply appreciating the natural landscape.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Tucker Lake within walking distance
- Hardy Dam Reservoir Park: 7 min drive
- The Dragon Trail - Segment #1: 8 min drive
$348K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Tucker Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,359/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.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Consumer Access
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 5/10
School District: Newaygo Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
Playground in Forwood Pines Area
Croton Dam Pond
Beach in Forwood Pines Area
The Dragon Trail - Segment #1
Crime in Tucker 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Tucker Lake home (around $347,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,300 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,300/mo | $61,343 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,649/mo | $70,633 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,765/mo | $73,733 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Big Prairie Township
Source: bigprairietownship.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
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,296 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU; rural pockets Great Lakes Energy cooperative.
Confirm by addressPropane / LP (no piped gas)
Rural township; likely propane.
Confirm by addressBig Prairie Township Fire Department
Twp FD (est. 1970) covers Big Prairie (36 sq mi) and Goodwell (36 sq mi). Station: 2815 S Elm Ave.
Services for Big Prairie · Source: bigprairietownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Tucker 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.
Frequently asked about Tucker Lake
- What do homes cost in Tucker Lake?
- The median home value in Tucker Lake is about $347,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Tucker Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Tucker Lake right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Tucker Lake?
- Tucker Lake is served by Newaygo Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Newaygo Middle School (5/10).
- Is Tucker Lake walkable?
- Tucker Lake scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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