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Galys 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 $659K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 3.7/10

🏡Top 3% lot size
🏙️43 mito Downtown GR(~1h 25m drive)
🏞️27 mito Lake Michigan(~54 min drive)

This intimate residential enclave spans 162 acres in Kent County, offering a rare combination of spacious living and complete homeownership. With generous lot sizes averaging nearly an acre each, residents enjoy abundant space for gardens, recreation, and privacy that's increasingly difficult to find in today's market.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Galys Lake within walking distance
  • 5 parks within 1 mile
  • Galys Lake: 1 min walk
  • Blue Lake County Park: 9 min bike
💰Home Values

$659K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

OpenStreetMap
Homes on lake4parcels

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in Galys Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,475/mo

$
$131,845
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,42176%
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

Blue Lake County Park

0.5 mi

Parks Nearby

5

within 1 mile

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Holton Public Schools

4Holton Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 361 students · 13:1 · 5.5 mi
4Holton Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 182 students · 16:1 · 5.6 mi
3Holton High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 249 students · 16:1 · 5.6 mi

Walkability

2.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
4.4
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

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

🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Evans Dining Hall

3 mindrive· 15 min bike
Centennial Lodge
<1 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Blue Lake County Park

9 minbike· 24 min walk· 2 min drive
Deremo Boat Launch
6 mindrive
Huron-Manistee National Forest
7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Easy walk

Galys Lake

1 minwalk· <1 min bike· 3 min drive
Britton Lake
6 mindrive
Mud Lake
10 mindrive
Big Blue Lake
7 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Short drive

Pirates Cove

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
Aquatics
5 mindrive
Beach in Holton Whitehall Rd & 20th St Area
8 mindrive
Blackhawk Waterfront
6 mindrive

+1 more

🥾Hiking Trails
Short drive

Power Cut Mountain Board Course

3 mindrive· 14 min bike
Turtle Pond Trail
6 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short drive

Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)

4 mindrive
Orange Trail
7 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Muskegon Area District Library Holton Branch

12 mindrive

Crime in Galys 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

Blue Lake Township

231-894-6335Website

Source: bluelaketownship.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

~$887/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,467 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; homes on individual private wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

No municipal sewer; individual septic systems

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler (Republic/Arrowaste area)

Residents contract their own hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers 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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Policeunconfirmed

Muskegon County Sheriff

No local PD; county sheriff provides law enforcement

Fire

Blue Lake Township Fire Department

Township FD founded 1958; also covers southern Otto Twp

Services for Blue Lake Township · Source: bluelaketownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Galys 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.

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Centennial Lodge

Restaurant

0.3 mimap

Evans Dining Hall

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

🏫 Schools(2)

Technology Center

0.5 mimap

Hazel Grove School

4.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Blue Lake County Park
0.5 mimap
Deremo Boat Launch
1.2 mimap

Huron-Manistee National Forest

2.0 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Intermediate Bike Loop (Blue)

Bike Path

1.5 mimap

Orange Trail

Bike Path

1.5 mimap
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Frequently asked about Galys Lake

What do homes cost in Galys Lake?
The median home value in Galys Lake is about $659,225. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Galys Lake?
Galys Lake is served by Holton Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holton Elementary School (4/10).
Is Galys Lake walkable?
Galys Lake scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Median in Galys Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$4,475/mo

$
$131,845
20%
%
Principal & Interest $3,42176%
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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