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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Starbucks
Hopcat
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
Playground in Leonard St & Crahen Ave Area
John Ball Lake
Beach in Waterford Condominiums
Dog Park in Celadon New Town Residential
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Knapp Street Bridge Launch
Orangetheory Fitness
Meijer - Knapp's Corner
+1 more
Grand Valley Pharmacist
Miller Library
Tutor Time on Grand Ridge Drive
Celebration! Cinema North
Crime in Shady Shore 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 Shore home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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.
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
~$865/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,310 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well (municipal water in pockets)
Most properties on private well; limited township/Grand Rapids water in developed areas.
Septic - individual (municipal sewer in pockets)
Rural areas on individual septic; sewer in developed corridors.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Joint enhanced-services agreement with Cascade & Grand Rapids Twps; community policing 616-632-3220.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Shady Shore 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
Knapp Street Bridge Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Pita Way - Grand Rapids Beltline
Restaurant
Fast Food
Pita Way Mediterranean Grill
Fast Food
P.F. Chang's
Restaurant
Mission BBQ
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(18)
+15 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(26)
Egypt Valley School
Lincoln School
Forest Hills Northern
Northern Trails 5/6 school
+21 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(7)
Fitness Center
Orangetheory Fitness
Fitness Center
YogaSix
Fitness Center
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(6)
3 Mile Rd & Knapp St Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(2)
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Forest View Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
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.