Twin Oaks No. 2 Area
Strong schools draw families here
15 homes for sale·Median $410K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 7.7/10
Out here you're just minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, but on a stretch that feels distinctly its own—mostly ranch homes with open floor plans, sitting on acreage that gives you real breathing room, and backed by Lowell Area Schools. The neighborhood's dense with everyday stops: groceries and restaurants are right there, which matters when you're living a bit further out. A boat launch on the Grand River is less than a mile away if you're into water access, and Cooper Woodland Preserve sits about two miles out for trail time. Walk to a coffee shop in twelve minutes if you're inclined, or you've got three dozen dining spots within a mile radius—enough variety that you're not eating the same place twice a week.
Why people love it here
Lowell Senior High School
- High — 1.8 mi away
- Lowell
- 3 rated schools in district
$410K median
- 50 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,783/mo
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50 homes sold in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Lowell Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Jet's Pizza
BIGGBY COFFEE
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
+1 more
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
Unnamed playground
Natures Place Lake
Stoney Lakeside Park Beach
Cooper Woodland Trail
Animal Hospital of Lowell Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Lowell - Grand River Launch
Walgreens
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
Ada-Lowell 5 Theatres
Crime in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area 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 Twin Oaks No. 2 Area home (around $409,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,712 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,139/mo | $83,714 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,277/mo | $87,393 |
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.
Who actually lends in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Lowell Charter Township
Source: lowelltwp.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
~$867/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,322 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Lowell Light & Power. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressLowell Area Fire & Emergency Services Authority
Joint authority of City of Lowell + Lowell Twp + Vergennes Twp.
Services for Lowell · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Twin Oaks No. 2 Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cooper Woodland Presesrve
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Jet's Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
M21 Nutrition
Restaurant
Hong Kong Buffet
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(13)
Bobbie Sue's Roadhouse
Restaurant
New Union Brewery
Bar
Red Barn Consignment & Antiques DBA Red Barn Mercantile
Bar
+10 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
Gee Dr & Foreman St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Walgreens
Pharmacy
📚 Libraries(1)
Amy Van Andel Library (KDL)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Twin Oaks No. 2 Area
- What do homes cost in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area?
- The median home value in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area is about $409,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Twin Oaks No. 2 Area housing market?
- there are 15 homes for sale in Twin Oaks No. 2 Area right now, and 50 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Twin Oaks No. 2 Area?
- Twin Oaks No. 2 Area is served by Lowell Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lowell Senior High School (9/10).
- Is Twin Oaks No. 2 Area walkable?
- Twin Oaks No. 2 Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
