Bradley
Surrounded by nature
Median $400K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 5.4/10
Sitting just off U.S. 131 at exit 61, this stretch feels like genuine country living—acreage, trees, and the kind of quietude that comes with distance from town without losing convenient highway access. Properties here tend to run two to twelve acres, with ranch homes and Victorian farmhouses anchoring wooded lots, and Gun Lake sitting close enough that waterfront or near-water living comes up often in local sales. The area was founded back in 1854 when a plank road pushed through, and that rural character—storage buildings, fenced yards, fire pits—still defines how people live. You're in Wayland Township, so schools and township services route through there, and the fact that U.S. 131 is practically your front door means the drive into Grand Rapids proper is painless, even if you're choosing to stay out here instead.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Selkirk Lake within walking distance
- Sager Lake: 8 min bike
- Geneva Lake: 11 min bike
$400K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bradley
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,715/mo
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9 homes sold in Bradley this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Selkirk Lake Public Access
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Selkirk Lake
0.3 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Harding's Markets
Salvinos Ristorante
Biggby Coffee
Selkirk Lake Public Access
Unnamed playground
Sager Lake
Unnamed beach
Trail Head to Split
Kent County Trail
Gun Lake Gym
Henika District Library
Crime in Bradley 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bradley home (around $399,900) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $72k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,696 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,696/mo | $71,886 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,103/mo | $82,738 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,240/mo | $86,387 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$86K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$1.6M
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bradley, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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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.
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
~$908/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,352 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressNo local township PD; county sheriff (city of Wayland has its own PD).
City of Wayland FD (Chief Jon Timmers) serves the township by contract/mutual aid.
Services for Wayland · Source: waytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bradley 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.
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Frequently asked about Bradley
- What do homes cost in Bradley?
- The median home value in Bradley is about $399,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bradley housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Bradley right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bradley?
- Bradley is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Bradley walkable?
- Bradley scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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