Malcolm'S Acres
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 6.8/10
Out here, you're a short drive to everything but far enough back that you actually feel the space around you. Twin Lakes sits just half a mile away—close enough that water defines the rhythm of seasons without dominating every conversation. The nearest grocery and coffee are about a mile and a half down the road, which means you're not constantly running errands, but you're not stranded either. A couple of good grocery options within two miles give you choice without clutter.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Carter Lake — 1.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Algonquin Lake: 6 min bike
- Airport Road Boating Access Site: 7 min bike
Northeastern Elementary School
- Elementary — 3.1 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Airport Road Boating Access Site
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Carter Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market
Jimmy John's
State Grounds Coffee House
Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro
Airport Road Boating Access Site
Algonquin Lake
West
Hastings Dog Park
Grit Strength Systems
Hastings Pharmacy
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in Malcolm'S Acres 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 →Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Malcolm'S Acres 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(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(12)
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
Little Brick School
Yeckley School
Central School
+7 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(5)
Hastings Riverwalk
Bike Path
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Malcolm'S Acres
- What schools serve Malcolm'S Acres?
- Malcolm'S Acres is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Northeastern Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Malcolm'S Acres walkable?
- Malcolm'S Acres scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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