Johnson'S Gun Lake
Easy outdoor access
Median $621K·Walkability 2.9/10·Schools 5.4/10
Most people expect subdivisions to feel like anywhere else—vinyl boxes on uniform lots. Instead, out here you get water-forward living: homes with docks, channels cutting through to an all-sports lake, decks overlooking the shoreline. The listings tell the story—90 feet of frontage, 68-foot docks, four-season porches framing water views, fire pits by the water's edge. It's not a resort town or a gated enclave; it's plainer than that, and better for it. You're 37.9 minutes from Grand Rapids if you need the city, and there's a grocery a mile or so away when the cooler needs restocking. Gun Lake itself—one of the region's largest all-sports lakes—sits just beyond the canal lots, close enough that a summer afternoon slides naturally from your dock into the water.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Gun Lake — 1.0 mi
- Gun Lake County Park: 8 min bike
- Round Lake: 12 min bike
$621K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Johnson'S Gun Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,216/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
Gun Lake County Park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Gun Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
Tujax Tu
Gun Lake County Park
Yankee Springs Township Park Playground
Round Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Johnson'S Gun 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Johnson'S Gun Lake home (around $621,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $110k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,111 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,111/mo | $109,623 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,733/mo | $126,224 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,941/mo | $131,765 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$450K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$113K
Median
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
Utility, solar, and service details for Johnson'S Gun 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(2)
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Fast Food
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Restaurant
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Johnson'S Gun Lake
- What do homes cost in Johnson'S Gun Lake?
- The median home value in Johnson'S Gun Lake is about $621,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Johnson'S Gun Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Johnson'S Gun Lake right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Johnson'S Gun Lake?
- Johnson'S Gun Lake is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Johnson'S Gun Lake walkable?
- Johnson'S Gun Lake scores 2.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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