Shadow Lake
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $810K·Walkability 2.2/10·Schools 9.0/10
This private lakeside community offers a rare combination of spacious living and natural beauty, with generous lot sizes averaging just over an acre that provide plenty of room to spread out. The centerpiece is stunning Shadow Lake, where residents enjoy direct waterfront access and peaceful lake views right from their homes. Located within the highly regarded Forest Hills School District, the area attracts families seeking both excellent education and a retreat-like atmosphere.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Shadow Lake within walking distance
- Shadow Lake: 2 min walk
- Perch Lake: 11 min bike
Eastern High School
- High — 4.2 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
$810K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shadow Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,499/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 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 8/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aldi
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
+1 more
Barnes & Noble
Cesars Pub
Lamberton Lake Fen Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Shadow Lake
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Huff Park Short/Long Loop
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Comstock Riverside Park Launch
gym
+1 more
KCTC Dr/Knapp (SB)
+1 more
Walgreens
Yankee Clipper Library
daycare
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Shadow Lake 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 Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shadow Lake home (around $810,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $143k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,362 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,362/mo | $142,987 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,174/mo | $164,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,445/mo | $171,867 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Grand Rapids Charter Township
Source: grandrapidstwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,399 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged private hauler
Township lists private haulers; Kent County DPW waste guide at reimaginetrash.org.
Services for Grand Rapids · Source: grandrapidstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shadow Lake 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(28)
+25 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(11)
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Restaurant
Noori Chicken & Tofu - Grand Rapids
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(22)
+19 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Orchard View Elementary School
School
School
Kent Intermediate School District
Beckwith School
NorthPointe Christian Middle/High School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(14)
Fitness Center at Leffingwell Ave & 3 Mile Rd
Fitness Center
Pure Barre
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(6)
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
Dog Park
Dog Park in North End
Dog Park
Dog Park in Northeast
Dog Park
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(3)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(13)
+10 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Childcare Center
Children's Choice Learning Center at Spectrum Health Child Development Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shadow Lake
- What do homes cost in Shadow Lake?
- The median home value in Shadow Lake is about $810,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shadow Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shadow Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shadow Lake?
- Shadow Lake is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Shadow Lake walkable?
- Shadow Lake scores 2.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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