Chester Township Houses for Sale

Nestled among the apple farms of western Michigan, Chester Township is the least populated Ottawa County township. “It’s peaceful and beautiful out here,” says Betsy Ludwick, president of the Crockery Lake Association. “In the summer, you can drive down any country road and find little farm stands with fresh veggies and corn on the cob.” A 30-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids to the south and the shores of Lake Michigan to the west, Chester nevertheless feels entirely removed from any hustle or bustle — the mark of a true agricultural community. Homebuyers who don’t mind a longer commute might consider Chester for its large yards and quiet lifestyle, plus a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score. Ranch-style homes and farmhouses are spread far apart among Chester's rural hills. The only concentrated development is located around the small community of Conklin and Crockery Lake. Conklin has an older, small-town feel with homes that date back to the early 1900s. Prices here typically stay between $200,000 to $350,000. Crockery Lake is more expensive, with the lakefront property ranging from $400,000 to $600,000, depending on age and size. “Living on