Cady Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $485K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
This expansive 116-acre community in Kent County offers a distinctive rural living experience with generous lot sizes averaging 2.80 acres per property. The substantial acreage provides residents with privacy, space for outdoor activities, and the freedom to create their own personal retreat while remaining connected to the greater Grand Rapids area.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Cady Lake within walking distance
- Beach in Shoemaker Sub Area: 7 min drive
- Beach in Friesian Ct Area: 7 min drive
Hopkins High School
- High — 3.8 mi away
- Hopkins
- 4 rated schools in district
$485K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Cady Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,293/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 9/10
School District: Hopkins Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dairy Dip
Hilliards Corner Lounge
North Park
Playground in Shoemaker Sub Area
East Lake
Beach in Shoemaker Sub Area
Sheridan Township Park
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Hopkins Public Library
Crime in Cady 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Cady Lake home (around $485,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,272 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,272/mo | $87,252 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,766/mo | $100,422 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,932/mo | $104,852 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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.
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
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,230 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged (e.g. Republic, Waste Management).
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider; pockets Great Lakes Energy.
Confirm by addressLocal/area fire department (mutual aid)
Rural township fire coverage via township or neighboring department.
Services for Monterey Township · Source: montereytownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Cady 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)
☕ Coffee(1)
Piki's Café and Torta Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(9)
+4 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Fitness Center on 138th Ave
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park in Friesian Ct Area
Dog Park
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Frequently asked about Cady Lake
- What do homes cost in Cady Lake?
- The median home value in Cady Lake is about $485,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Cady Lake?
- Cady Lake is served by Hopkins Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hopkins High School (9/10).
- Is Cady Lake walkable?
- Cady Lake scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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