Ware Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $269K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 6.0/10
This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes averaging nearly 1.7 acres, providing residents with plenty of room for gardens, recreation, and privacy. The expansive properties create a rural feel while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids amenities and services.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Ware Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Ware Lake: 9 min bike
- Salisbury Park: 10 min bike
$269K median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Ware Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,827/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Bernita Mae Cafe
Aiden's Place
Salisbury Park
Unnamed playground
Ware Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Kent Theater
Crime in Ware 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →Local Government · area-wide
Nelson Township
Source: nelsontownship.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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,363 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Nelson Township / Sand Lake water system (serviced); private well rural
Township assumed Village of Sand Lake water/sewer system; rural on private well.
Nelson Township / Sand Lake sewer system (serviced); septic rural
Township operates former Sand Lake sewer system; rural on septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressNelson Township Fire Department (former Sand Lake FD)
Nelson Twp took over Sand Lake Fire Dept; 2 E Maple St, Sand Lake.
Services for Nelson · Source: nelsontownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Ware 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.
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Cuts Deli
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
Phillips School
Big Whitefish School
Huggard School
Nelson Center School
+2 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Frequently asked about Ware Lake
- What do homes cost in Ware Lake?
- The median home value in Ware Lake is about $269,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Ware Lake?
- Ware Lake is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Ware Lake walkable?
- Ware Lake scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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