Shagbark Estates
Strong schools draw families here
Median $330K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 8.2/10
There's something refreshingly honest about a condo community where the entire thing runs 19 acres—you're not pretending this is sprawling, and frankly, that clarity is half the charm. Shagbark Estates keeps things simple: ranch-style homes, brick and vinyl construction, and a median home value around $39K that doesn't require you to mortgage your next decade. A dozen restaurants huddle within a mile, so dinner out doesn't demand a road trip, and coffee is a quick nine-minute detour away.
Why people love it here
Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Elementary — 4.0 mi away
- Caledonia
- 6 rated schools in district
$330K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Shagbark Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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8 homes sold in Shagbark Estates this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 9/10
School District: Caledonia Community Schools
Median Sale Price
$330K
8 sales in last 12mo
Units
97
Complex Size
19.2 ac
97 units
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
Low N Slow Taco Co
+1 more
Starbucks
Railtown Brewing Company
+1 more
LEPARD PRESERVE
Unnamed playground
Krafts Lake
+1 more
East Paris Nature Park Trail
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Campbell Lake Launch
44th/Patterson (WB)
Caledonia Township Branch Library
Adventures Learning Center
Celebration Cinema South
Crime in Shagbark Estates 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 Shagbark Estates home (around $329,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,195 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,195/mo | $58,522 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,527/mo | $67,378 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,638/mo | $70,339 |
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.
Homeowners Association
Shagbark Estates Condominium Association (Caledonia Villas / Shagbark)
Source: shagbarkowners.com · unconfirmed
Local Government · area-wide
Caledonia Charter Township
Source: caledoniatownship.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
~$862/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,285 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Kent County Sheriff's Office (South Substation)
South Substation serves Gaines/Caledonia/Byron since 1995.
Caledonia Township Fire Department
Covers 36 sq mi; chief + FT inspector + 6 FT + 14 paid-on-call + 2 PT.
Services for Caledonia · Source: NREL Utility Rates API
Utility, solar, and service details for Shagbark Estates 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
Lepard Preserve
1.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Low N Slow Taco Co
Restaurant
Taco John's
Fast Food
PizzaForno
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Railtown Brewing Company
Pub
Family Tavern
Bar
Dinks and Dingers Social Club
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(14)
+9 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(3)
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(30)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+27 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(3)
Adventures Learning Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
Childcare Center
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Shagbark Estates
- What do homes cost in Shagbark Estates?
- The median home value in Shagbark Estates is about $329,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shagbark Estates housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Shagbark Estates right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shagbark Estates?
- Shagbark Estates is served by Caledonia Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Kettle Lake Elementary School (10/10).
- Is Shagbark Estates walkable?
- Shagbark Estates scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.