Shady Park Long Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $300K·Walkability 4.2/10·Schools 4.7/10
Life here moves at its own pace—you're on ten acres of platted land where homes cluster around modest lots, each one running about 0.43 acres, with median values around $221K. Twin Lakes, a public recreation area, is just 0.7 miles away. Schools fall under Belding Area School District, and downtown Grand Rapids is a reasonable 36-minute drive when you need the city. An unnamed park sits fifteen minutes on foot, and though the grocery store requires a short drive at under five miles, there's a quiet rhythm to the routine here—the kind of place where you're close to what matters without the constant hum of being in the middle of everything.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Twin Lakes — 0.7 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Park in Byrne Park Area: 6 min bike
- Big Pine Island Lake Public Access: 7 min drive
$300K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Shady Park Long Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Twin Lakes
0.7 mi
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park in Byrne Park Area
Playground at Wabasis County Park
WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach
Silk City Nature Trail
Big Pine Island Lake Launch
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Belding Area School District
Crime in Shady Park Long 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 Shady Park Long Lake home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
Local Government · area-wide
Oakfield Township
Source: oakfieldtwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$919/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,432 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Septic - individual (Scram Lake Sewer in pockets)
Mostly individual septic; Scram Lake Sewer managed by Infrastructure Alternatives in pockets.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressServices for Oakfield · Source: oakfieldtwp.org
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🍕 Restaurants(3)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Shady Park Long Lake
- What do homes cost in Shady Park Long Lake?
- The median home value in Shady Park Long Lake is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Shady Park Long Lake?
- Shady Park Long Lake is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Shady Park Long Lake walkable?
- Shady Park Long Lake scores 4.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.