Shady Shore
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $200K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.6/10
Shady Shore sits on eight acres along the Grand River corridor, where wide lots—averaging 2.28 acres—give homes room to breathe and trees to grow. The boat launch at Knapp Street Bridge is just a couple hundred feet away, and a short walk takes you to the same access point if you're heading out on the water. Downtown Grand Rapids is sixteen minutes by car, and the airport about twenty-two, which means you're close enough to the city without feeling crowded into it. Homes here run around $881K, and they're served by Forest Hills Public Schools. The tradeoff is the distance to everyday shopping—the nearest grocery and restaurants sit around two miles out—so this is a place where you'll drive for coffee and dinner, but the river access and acreage make that trade feel intentional rather than inconvenient.
Why people love it here
Eastern High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Forest Hills
- 3 rated schools in district
2.3 acre avg lots
- 10 homes
$200K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Shady Shore
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/mo
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Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 10/10
School District: Forest Hills Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$200K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
10
Median Lot Size
2.0 ac
1.9 ac – 3.3 ac
Frequently asked about Shady Shore
- What do homes cost in Shady Shore?
- The median home value in Shady Shore is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shady Shore housing market?
- no homes are listed in Shady Shore right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shady Shore?
- Shady Shore is served by Forest Hills Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Eastern High School (10/10).
- Is Shady Shore walkable?
- Shady Shore scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.