Shady Shores
Surrounded by nature
Median $175K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
You show up expecting another generic lakeside subdivision, and instead you find a scatter of homes threaded along waterfront and wooded lots, most of them angled toward Twin Lakes just a tenth of a mile away—close enough that "running down to the lake" is literal. The boating access site sits right adjacent, so launch mornings feel like part of the neighborhood rhythm rather than a drive somewhere. A couple of parks within a mile give you options beyond your own property, though the real draw here is the water itself: people aren't choosing this stretch for chain restaurants (the nearest is a couple miles out) but for uncluttered lake living, flat lots, walk-out frontage, and the kind of place where a cottage can genuinely work as a year-round home or a seasonal anchor. The drive to Gerald R. Ford airport runs close to an hour, which matters if you're commuting, but also underscores how far removed this feels from the airport-adjacent world.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Long Lake: 1 min walk
- Long Lake Boating Access Site: 5 min walk
Very walkable
- Long Lake: 1 min walk
- 2 places within a 10 min walk
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 8.7 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shady Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,188/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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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Boating Access Site
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.1 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Long Lake Boating Access Site
Playground on Doster Rd
Long Lake
+1 more
Dowling Public Library
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Crime in Shady 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shady Shores home (around $175,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,158 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,158/mo | $30,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,334/mo | $35,570 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,392/mo | $37,132 |
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.
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Shady 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Banfield General Store
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Wild Mike's
Bar
🏫 Schools(11)
Burroughs School
Culver School
Pleasantview School
Banfield School
King School
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Skywood Recovery
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Dowling Public Library
Frequently asked about Shady Shores
- What do homes cost in Shady Shores?
- The median home value in Shady Shores is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shady Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Shady 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 Shady Shores?
- Shady Shores is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Shady Shores walkable?
- Shady Shores scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.