Noffke'S Lake Shore No. 1
Strong schools draw families here
Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.8/10
Sunrise over the water is when this stretch really shines—that's when you understand why people choose lake living out here. A few minutes' walk puts you at Duncan Lake Public Access, where the shoreline draws swimmers and kayakers year-round, and the wooded lots around you stay generously private despite being only about 15 minutes from Gerald R. Ford airport and under 30 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids. Homes here sit on land with real breathing room, many with views or direct access across the street to the water. A grocery run takes roughly 10 minutes by car; the nearest coffee shop and restaurant are just under 2 miles away, close enough for a regular errand but far enough that you're not living on top of commercial strips. Green Lake sits a short distance off too, rounding out what makes this corner of West Michigan feel both anchored and accessible.
Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.0 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Duncan Lake: 7 min walk
- Duncan Lake Public Access: 6 min bike
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
0.5 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 No. 1 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
~$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 No. 1 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(10)
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Cobblestone Plaza and Banquet Center
Restaurant
Rossana's Table
Restaurant
+5 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 No. 1
- What schools serve Noffke'S Lake Shore No. 1?
- Noffke'S Lake Shore No. 1 is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Noffke'S Lake Shore No. 1 walkable?
- Noffke'S Lake Shore No. 1 scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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