Chateau Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $640K·Walkability 0.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
Right on the south side of Gun Lake, this stretch of waterfront living centers on sandy beach access and dock space—the kind of setup where you're launching a boat or settling in for the afternoon without fuss. The 2,680-acre lake supports year-round recreation, and the neighborhood itself runs compact: groceries are about a mile and a half away, restaurants roughly two miles out, and Gun Lake County Park sits just over a mile down the road if you want a change of scenery. Most of the cottages here are newer or recently refreshed, often with updated everything—kitchens, siding, interiors—which means move-in-ready is the default. The docks are aluminum with assigned slips for boats and smaller watercraft, and the beach itself is genuinely sandy rather than weedy, which matters more than you'd think on a working lake. It's a straightforward place: water access, solid bones on the homes, minimal distance to what you actually need.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 8.0 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Gun Lake — 1.2 mi
- Gun Lake County Park: 12 min bike
- Lime Lake: 7 min drive
$640K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Chateau Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,345/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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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gun Lake County Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Gun Lake
1.2 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
Tujax Tu
Gun Lake County Park
Playground on Boysen Rd
Lime Lake
Beach at Gun Lake
North Country Trail
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Chateau Park 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Chateau Park home (around $640,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $113k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,237 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,237/mo | $112,977 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,878/mo | $130,086 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,092/mo | $135,796 |
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.
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,265 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Chateau Park 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(2)
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Curly Cone
Fast Food
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Chateau Park
- What do homes cost in Chateau Park?
- The median home value in Chateau Park is about $640,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Chateau Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Chateau Park right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Chateau Park?
- Chateau Park is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Chateau Park walkable?
- Chateau Park scores 0.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.