Oakwood Shores
Highly rated schools nearby
Median $1.1M·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 6.8/10
You're out on a quiet stretch where Duck Lake sits practically at your doorstep—seriously, it's a tenth of a mile away—and the rhythm out here is all about land and water. The neighborhood spreads across a residential area with good road access; it's about 25 minutes to Gerald R. Ford Airport if you're catching a flight, and a half hour or so gets you downtown. There's a restaurant about a mile and a half down the road when you're not cooking at home, and Payne Lake Public Access is another mile and a half beyond that if you want to explore a different shoreline. Grocery shopping means a short drive at just under three miles, but what you're really getting is that lake proximity—the kind of setup where water access shapes how the neighborhood actually feels.
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Why people love it here
Lee Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.9 mi away
- Thornapple Kellogg
- 4 rated schools in district
$1.1M median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Oakwood Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$7,393/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Recent Sale Price
$1.1M
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,950/mo
$1,700 – $2,175 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
McDonald's
Payne Lake Public Access
Playground on Patterson Rd
Cobb Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Oakwood Shores 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 Oakwood Shores home (around $1,089,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $196k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $7,335 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $7,335/mo | $195,605 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $8,443/mo | $225,138 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $8,815/mo | $235,064 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Solar potential
~$907/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,345 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Oakwood Shores 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Payne Lake Public Access
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(2)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Fast Food
Restaurant
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(8)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
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Frequently asked about Oakwood Shores
- What do homes cost in Oakwood Shores?
- The median home value in Oakwood Shores is about $1,089,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oakwood Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Oakwood Shores right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oakwood Shores?
- Oakwood Shores is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Lee Elementary School (8/10).
- Is Oakwood Shores walkable?
- Oakwood Shores scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.