Lake Area

Walden Lake

Great schools with outdoor access

Median $814K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 8.3/10

🏡Top 9% lot size
🏙️8 mito Downtown GR
🏞️37 mito Lake Michigan

This intimate residential enclave in Kent County offers an exceptional retreat from urban density with generous lot sizes averaging nearly two acres per home. The 178-acre community provides residents with ample space for privacy, gardens, and outdoor recreation while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Walden Lake within walking distance
  • Unnamed bike path: 12 min walk
  • Burton St & Kraft Ave Area Trail: 12 min walk
🎓Schools
100

Ada Elementary School

  • Elementary — 2.2 mi away
  • Forest Hills
  • 9 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$814K median

  • Assessor estimate
🏞️

Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size11acres
Homes on lake18parcels
Deeded HOA accessPublic beachBoat launchNo-wake

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

Loading map…

Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Walden Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,526/mo

$
$162,785
20%
%
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. 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

8.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 9 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 10/10

School District: Forest Hills Public Schools

9Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 526 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.4 mi
9Central High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,053 students · 21:1 · Assigned · 1.1 mi
8Thornapple Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 395 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.5 mi
8Central Woodlands 56 SchoolMiddle · 05-06 · 453 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 2.0 mi

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Cascade Burton Park

1.4 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

GR

Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate

Local real estate specialists

Questions about Walden Lake? Our team can help with availability, schools, and what it's really like to live here.

Top contributors in Walden Lake

Detailed statistics are being computed for this location. Demographics, home values, schools, flood risk, and more will appear here automatically.