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Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)

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 $808K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 4.8/10

🏙️25 mito Downtown GR(~50 min drive)
🏞️47 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 33m drive)

This 408-acre community in Kent County offers a unique blend of spaciousness and convenience for those seeking room to breathe. With a median lot size of 0.20 acres, residents enjoy more outdoor space than typical suburban developments, perfect for gardens, play areas, or simply appreciating nature from home.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Gun Lake within walking distance
  • Gun Lake County Park: 8 min bike
  • Round Lake: 10 min bike
💰Home Values

$808K median

  • 8 sales in last 12mo
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size2763acres
Homes on lake34parcels
Public accessDestination lakePublic beachFish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch…
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,482/mo

$
$161,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $4,19076%
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.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Gun Lake County Park

1.1 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

4.8
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 1/10 to 7/10

School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District

7Wayland High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 828 students · 20:1 · 7.0 mi
6Martin High SchoolHigh · 06-12 · 332 students · 16:1 · 7.3 mi
5Wayland Union Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 649 students · 17:1 · 6.7 mi
1Career Connections AcademyHigh · 09-12 · 40 students · 40:1 · 7.0 mi

Walkability

3.0

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
1.8
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
5.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.0
🚌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
Bikeable

Town & Country Supermarket

10 minbike· 26 min walk· 3 min drive
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
9 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Easy walk

Tujax Tu

3 minwalk· 1 min bike· <1 min drive
McDonald's
11 minbike
Curly Cone
4 mindrive
Sand Bar & Grill
6 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Gun Lake County Park

8 minbike· 23 min walk· 3 min drive
Yankee Springs Township Park
5 mindrive
Payne Lake Public Access
6 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground on Patterson Rd

5 mindrive· 18 min bike
Yankee Springs Township Park Playground
5 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Round Lake

10 minbike· 29 min walk· 7 min drive
Boot Lake
10 mindrive
Angel Lake
7 mindrive
Little Payne Lake
6 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach at Gun Lake

11 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Chief Noonday Trail

7 mindrive
North Country Trail
9 mindrive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Quick drive

Gun Lake Gym

6 mindrive

Crime in Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) 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 Allegan County.

Allegan County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) home (around $807,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $145k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,448 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $5,448/mo$145,271
10% (+PMI)$6,270/mo$167,198
5% (+PMI)$6,546/mo$174,572

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Local Government · area-wide

Wayland Township

(269) 792-6394Website

Source: waytwp.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

~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,231 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged hauler

Curbside trash resident-arranged.

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh

Standard provider.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Natural gas where available; propane common rurally.

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Policeunconfirmed

Allegan County Sheriff

No local township PD; county sheriff (city of Wayland has its own PD).

Fireunconfirmed

Wayland Fire Department

City of Wayland FD (Chief Jon Timmers) serves the township by contract/mutual aid.

Services for Wayland Township · Source: waytwp.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) 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)

Town & Country Supermarket

Grocery Store

1.2 mimap

Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake

Grocery Store

1.4 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Tujax Tu

Restaurant

0.9 mimap
McDonald's

Fast Food

2.0 mimap
Curly Cone

Fast Food

2.1 mimap
Sand Bar & Grill

Restaurant

2.1 mimap

💪 Gyms(1)

Gun Lake Gym

Fitness Center

2.1 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Gun Lake County Park

1.1 mimap

Yankee Springs Township Park

1.7 mimap
Long Lake Outdoor Center
1.9 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Bike Path

Bike Path

2.1 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

2.1 mimap

Kent County Trail

Bike Path

2.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

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Frequently asked about Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)

What do homes cost in Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)?
The median home value in Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) is about $807,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) housing market?
there are 6 homes for sale in Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)?
Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
Is Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) walkable?
Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp) scores 3.0/10 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 Gun Lake (Yankee Springs Twp)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$5,482/mo

$
$161,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $4,19076%
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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