Buck Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $730K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 10.0/10
This intimate residential area in Kent County offers a rare combination of spacious living and convenient location. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly three acres, residents enjoy the privacy and room to breathe that's increasingly difficult to find close to the city. The substantial properties provide ample space for gardens, recreation, and the kind of outdoor lifestyle that appeals to those seeking more elbow room.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Buck Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Kettle Lake: 5 min drive
- Campau Lake Public Access: 4 min drive
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.9 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$730K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Buck Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,956/mo
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
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campau Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Nighthawk
+1 more
Saskatoon Golf Club
Campau Lake Public Access
+1 more
Ruehs Park Playground
Kettle Lake
+1 more
Campau Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Kids R Angels Childcare Center
Crime in Buck 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 →To buy a median-priced Buck Lake home (around $730,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $129k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,832 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,832/mo | $128,865 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,564/mo | $148,380 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,808/mo | $154,893 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,337 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Caledonia Township municipal water (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); private well rural
Township owns water system serving a portion; operated by Infrastructure Alternatives. Emergency hotline 616-732-4908.
Caledonia Township municipal sewer (Infrastructure Alternatives O&M); septic rural
Township sewer serves a portion; rural on individual septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: caledoniatownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Buck 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Bricks at Campau Corner
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Campau Corner Meat Market and Growler Station
Restaurant
Mike's Pizzeria and Tavern
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
Alto Bar
Bar
Alto American Legion Post 528
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Thornapple Pointe Golf Club
Bar
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(1)
Kettle Lake School
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Shaggy Pines Dog Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Country Brook Estates Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in 92nd St & Kraft Ave Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
O. B. Thomas Plat Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(1)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Frequently asked about Buck Lake
- What do homes cost in Buck Lake?
- The median home value in Buck Lake is about $730,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Buck Lake?
- Buck Lake is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Buck Lake walkable?
- Buck Lake scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
Top contributors in Buck Lake
Detailed statistics are being computed for this location. Demographics, home values, schools, flood risk, and more will appear here automatically.