Parker Park
Strong schools draw families here
Median $225K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.5/10
Out here you're a tenth of a mile from Duck Lake and surrounded by the kind of woods that make you remember why people move to this part of Michigan—Yankee Springs Recreational Area is close enough for a scenic drive, and if you need the wider world, Gerald R. Ford Airport is about forty minutes away. The nearest grocery is a few miles down the road, which means you're trading convenience for the kind of quiet that actually sticks around; Hidden Pond Preserve sits just over two miles off if you want a proper walk without leaving the area. Cottages and year-round homes here tend to cluster near the water, with firepit views and fishing access as standard-issue features—the lake's a no-wake setup, so you get the calm part of the equation. Close enough to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids to not feel stranded, far enough out that you can actually hear yourself think.
Why people love it here
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 5.0 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$225K median
- Based on 3yr sales
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Parker Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/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: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hidden Pond Preserve
Dagget Lake
North Country Trail
Crime in Parker Park 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 Parker Park home (around $225,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,489 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,489/mo | $39,719 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,741 |
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
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,314 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Parker Park 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
Hidden Pond Preserve
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Parker Park
- What do homes cost in Parker Park?
- The median home value in Parker Park is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Parker Park?
- Parker Park is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Parker Park walkable?
- Parker Park scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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