Duffey Beach
Easy outdoor access
Median $915K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.3/10
Out here you're looking at a small platted subdivision with straightforward access to what matters—a grocery run is just over a mile, and restaurants are about two miles down the road. The real draw is proximity to water: Duck Lake sits just a mile away, and if you want more substantial outdoor space, Long Lake Outdoor Center is 1.2 miles out. It's the kind of location where you're close enough to conveniences but removed from the thick of things—the sort of place where a 40-minute drive to Gerald R. Ford airport feels reasonable if you're heading out of state. The recent sales in the area tell you what people are actually building here: waterfront and lake-view homes with serious attention to detail, sandy beach access, and the kind of craftsmanship that suggests folks aren't cutting corners. This isn't waterfront proper, but it's water-adjacent in a way that matters.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Gun Lake — 1.0 mi
- Long Lake Outdoor Center: 9 min drive
- North Country Trail: 8 min drive
$915K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Duffey Beach
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,212/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
Long Lake Outdoor Center
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Gun Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Long Lake Outdoor Center
Long Lake
Beach at Gun Lake
North Country Trail
Crime in Duffey Beach 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 Duffey Beach home (around $915,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $162k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,057 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,057/mo | $161,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,974/mo | $185,983 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,280/mo | $194,146 |
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
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Duffey Beach 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
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Fast Food
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
Frequently asked about Duffey Beach
- What do homes cost in Duffey Beach?
- The median home value in Duffey Beach is about $915,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Duffey Beach housing market?
- no homes are listed in Duffey Beach right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Duffey Beach?
- Duffey Beach is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (7/10).
- Is Duffey Beach walkable?
- Duffey Beach scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.