Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub
Surrounded by nature
Median $247K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Duck Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Duck Lake: 4 min walk
- Duck Lake Public Access: 5 min walk
Very walkable
- Duck Lake: 4 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
$247K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,677/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.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duck Lake Public Access
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Duck Lake
0.2 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Duck Lake Public Access
Duck Lake
+1 more
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 6/10
School District: Allegan Public Schools
Crime in Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub 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 Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub home (around $247,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $44k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,635 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,635/mo | $43,602 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,883/mo | $50,205 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,965/mo | $52,409 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
Carlson's Duck Lake Subdivision (lake-access POA)
Source: exprealty.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Cheshire Township
Source: cheshiretownship.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
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,373 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co|Indiana Michigan Power Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Cheshire · Source: cheshiretownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub 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.
🏫 Schools(13)
Moon School
Wager School
Healy School
Lindsley School
Foster School
+8 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
Duck Lake Public Access
Baseline Lake Public Access
Eagle Lake Public Access
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Kal-Haven Trail
Bike Path
Frequently asked about Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub
- What do homes cost in Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub?
- The median home value in Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub is about $247,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub?
- Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub is served by Allegan Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Pine Trails Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub walkable?
- Carlson's Duck Lake Shore Sub scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.