Benona Shores
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Benona Shores is a neighborhood, part of Shelby Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $450,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $450K·Walkability 0.7/10·Schools 5.7/10
Biking or driving down these country roads feels unhurried—wide shoulders, big sky, and the kind of land that still remembers what it was. The character here is rural and spacious: rolling pastures, working farms with riding arenas, brick farmhouses with original woodwork standing solid after generations. Golf course views and lakefront condos sit alongside acreage where horses graze and hay gets stored. Everything is close without feeling crowded; Lake Michigan is less than half a mile away, and a quick walk gets you to Otto Nature Preserve if you want to slip into the trees. A restaurant is steps from your door, though the grocery store is a short drive. What ties it all together isn't density or bustle—it's the sense that you've got room to breathe, trees that belong here, and access to water and open country at the same time.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Stony Lake — 0.8 mi
- Bigsbie Lake: 8 min drive
- Stony Lake: 6 min drive
$450K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Benona Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,055/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Otto Nature Preserve
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Stony Lake
0.8 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Shelby Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Farmhouse
Benona Township Park
+1 more
Playground on Vally Rd
Bigsbie Lake
+1 more
Beach on Vally Rd
Oak Trail
Crime in Benona 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Benona Shores home (around $450,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $81k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,031/mo | $80,829 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,489/mo | $93,032 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,643/mo | $97,134 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$136K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$923/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,456 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Benona 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Parkside Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
The Farmhouse
Restaurant
Stony Lake Inn
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Silver Lake Chicken Shack
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(1)
Golden Bakery Donut Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(4)
🌳 Parks(3)
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Living in Benona Shores: the details
Is Benona Shores a good place to live?
Benona Shores is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Shelby Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $450,000.
What does it cost to live in Benona Shores?
Homes in Benona Shores sell for a median of about $450,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Benona Shores
- What do homes cost in Benona Shores?
- The median home value in Benona Shores is about $450,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Benona Shores housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Benona 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 Benona Shores?
- Benona Shores is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
- Is Benona Shores walkable?
- Benona Shores scores 0.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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