GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area
Easy outdoor access
4 homes for sale·Median $282K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here, a typical lot runs 9.25 acres—enough breathing room that you're not counting fence posts between neighbors. The listing descriptions mention year-round cabins with lake views, farmhouses with fruit trees, and ranch homes on multi-acre parcels backing onto woods and ponds; it's the kind of place where a three-season porch overlooking your own slice of land is standard equipment. The area sits adjacent to Cadwallader Park, and Twin Lakes is right at your doorstep, so water access is genuinely part of the everyday texture.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Crooked Lake — 0.9 mi
- School Pond: 13 min walk
- Shallow Gilkey Lake: 8 min bike
$282K median
- 22 sales in last 12mo
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 3.6 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,917/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Cadwallader Park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Crooked Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Cadwallader Park
Playground on Doster Rd
School Pond
+1 more
Bluebird Trail
Delton District Library
Crime in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area 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 GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area home (around $282,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,879 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,879/mo | $50,097 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,163/mo | $57,678 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,258/mo | $60,213 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$17K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$130K
Per listing
Who actually lends in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,387 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area 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.
Frequently asked about GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area
- What do homes cost in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area?
- The median home value in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area is about $282,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area right now, and 22 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area?
- GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area walkable?
- GILKEY LAKE RD & W HICKORY RD Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.