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Duck Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $1.4M·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 5.3/10

🏙️45 mito Downtown GR(~1h 29m drive)
🏞️21 mito Lake Michigan(~41 min drive)

This exclusive residential enclave spans 754 acres in Kent County, offering residents the rare combination of spacious living and complete homeownership. 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

🌊Nature & Outdoors

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
💰Home Values

$1.4M median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size265acres
Homes on lake52parcels
Public accessDestination lakePublic beachNo-wake

Depth, 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Duck Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$9,488/mo

$
$279,510
20%
%
Principal & Interest $7,25276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Nestrom Road Park

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

20

within 1 mile

5.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 4/10 to 7/10

School District: Whitehall District Schools

7Whitehall Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 629 students · 20:1 · 4.8 mi
5Whitehall Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 430 students · 14:1 · 5.2 mi
4Whitehall Ealy Elem SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 401 students · 14:1 · 5.1 mi

Walkability

3.5

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

White Duck Country Market

6 mindrive· 15 min bike
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Surfside Beer Garden

10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Marcus Park

5 minbike· 15 min walk· 2 min drive
Nestrom Road Park
8 minbike
Park in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area
11 minbike
Duck Lake State Park
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Playground in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 3 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Duck Lake

9 mindrive· 16 min bike
🏖️Beaches
Walkable

Beach in Simonelli Rd & Zellar Rd Area

15 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
Duck Lake State Park Beach
9 mindrive
Sylvan Beach Kids Beach
9 mindrive
Beach on Murray Rd
10 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Red Connector

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
Orange Ridge Connector
4 mindrive
Bridge #3
4 mindrive
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Star Ranch

10 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

White Lake Community Library

11 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Northstar Cinema

14 mindrive

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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Fruitland Township

231-766-3208Website

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

Water

Private well

Municipal water not available; all homes on private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Recycling

Fruitland Ecology Station

Recyclables accepted at township ecology station

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU where available; rural may use propane

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Police

Muskegon County Sheriff (PINS dedicated deputy)

Participates in Partners in Neighborhood Safety; assigned a dedicated deputy

Fire

White Lake Fire Authority

Authority serves Whitehall, Whitehall Twp, Fruitland Twp

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

1.7 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(1)

Pekadill's Garden Restaurant

Fast Food

5.0 mimap

🏫 Schools(6)

Conklin School

1.4 mimap

Whitelake School

2.0 mimap

Collins School

3.2 mimap

Mouth School

3.7 mimap
Shoreline Elementary School

School

4.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(5)

Nestrom Road Park
0.4 mimap

Duck Lake State Park

0.7 mimap

Unnamed park

0.7 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

White Lake Pathway

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

White Lake Community Library

4.0 mimap
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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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Duck Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$9,488/mo

$
$279,510
20%
%
Principal & Interest $7,25276%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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