Noffke'S Lake Shore
Strong schools draw families here
Median $493K·Walkability 2.1/10·Schools 6.8/10
The water is what stays with you—Duncan Lake stretching out from your backyard, all-sports and generous with sunsets that don't quit. You're two minutes on foot from public access, which means launching a boat or casting a line doesn't require a production. The Village of Caledonia sits two miles south, close enough for groceries and a decent dinner without feeling like you've left the lake behind. Gerald R. Ford International is fourteen minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids pulls in at twenty-eight—a workable distance if you've decided the trade-off (space, water, quiet acreage) is worth the drive. The homes here run substantial, many with their own frontage and decks angled toward the water. It's the kind of place where people plant themselves for decades, not because they're trapped, but because once you've had Duncan Lake as your everyday view, leaving feels like moving backward.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.1 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$493K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Duncan Lake: 11 min walk
- Duncan Lake Public Access: 5 min bike
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Noffke'S Lake Shore
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,347/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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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duncan Lake Public Access
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Fricano's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Family Tavern
Duncan Lake Public Access
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Duncan Lake
+1 more
Fishing Beach
Stimson Road
dog_park
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Campbell Lake Launch
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Milestones Child Development Center
Crime in Noffke'S Lake Shore 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 Noffke'S Lake Shore home (around $493,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $87k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,264 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,264/mo | $87,028 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,758/mo | $100,207 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,923/mo | $104,606 |
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.
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,264 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Noffke'S Lake Shore 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(13)
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Cobblestone Plaza and Banquet Center
Restaurant
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
+8 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Butcher Block Social
Bar
Family Tavern
Bar
Real Arriero Mexican Bar & Grill
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
School
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(1)
Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail
Bike Path
👶 Childcare(3)
Childcare Center
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Frequently asked about Noffke'S Lake Shore
- What do homes cost in Noffke'S Lake Shore?
- The median home value in Noffke'S Lake Shore is about $493,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Noffke'S Lake Shore?
- Noffke'S Lake Shore is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Noffke'S Lake Shore walkable?
- Noffke'S Lake Shore scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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