Duck Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $1.4M·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
This exclusive residential enclave spans 754 acres in Kent County, offering residents spacious living on large parcels. With median lot sizes exceeding an acre, properties here provide ample space for privacy, gardens, and outdoor recreation while maintaining convenient access to Grand Rapids' urban amenities.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Duck Lake within walking distance
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Beach in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area: 15 min walk
- Marcus Park: 5 min bike
$1.4M median
- Assessor estimate
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Same name, different focus — Duck Lake is also covered as:
- Duck Lake Lake Area — lake area details
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Median home price in Duck Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$9,488/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Nestrom Road Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Whitehall District Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
White Duck Country Market
Surfside Beer Garden
Marcus Park
+1 more
Playground in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area
Duck Lake
Beach in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area
Red Connector
Dog Star Ranch
White Lake Community Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Duck 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 Muskegon County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Duck Lake home (around $1,397,550) at today's 7.28% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $264k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $9,886 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $9,886/mo | $263,623 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $11,366/mo | $303,097 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $11,873/mo | $316,623 |
Estimates use a 7.28% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Fruitland Township
Source: fruitlandmi.gov · 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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,481 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private well
Municipal water not available; all homes on private wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)
Residents contract their own hauler
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressRegional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane
Confirm by addressMuskegon County Sheriff (PINS dedicated deputy)
Participates in Partners in Neighborhood Safety; assigned a dedicated deputy
Services for Fruitland Township · Source: en.wikipedia.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Duck 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(1)
White Duck Country Market
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Fast Food
🏫 Schools(6)
Conklin School
Whitelake School
Collins School
Mouth School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
📚 Libraries(1)
White Lake Community Library
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Frequently asked about Duck Lake
- What do homes cost in Duck Lake?
- The median home value in Duck Lake is about $1,397,550. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Duck Lake?
- Duck Lake is served by Whitehall District Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Whitehall Senior High School (7/10).
- Is Duck Lake walkable?
- Duck Lake scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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