SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area
Easy outdoor access
9 homes for sale·Median $565K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.3/10
Out here between Middleville and Hastings, this stretch of countryside sits on land that breathes—acres roll out from homes, trees stand thick enough to make neighbors feel distant, and the water defines everything. Duck Lake is right at the edge, and Payne Lake's public access sits adjacent, so if you're the type to keep a boat or just want to walk down to the water without ceremony, it's there. Groceries are about a mile away, close enough to run an errand without leaving the rural feel behind. The homes themselves tend toward open floor plans and natural light, wood details and decks that face the kind of views you build a morning around—pastures, hardwoods, the occasional glimpse of water. Lots average nearly five acres, which means space to breathe, room for horses or a hobby farm if that's the dream, and the kind of quiet that comes from real distance between houses, not just zoning. There's a restaurant just steps away, which is the kind of small-town convenience that makes country living actually work.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Hall Lake — 1.6 mi
- North Country Trail: 8 min drive
- Baker Lake: 5 min drive
$565K median
- 25 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,836/mo
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25 homes sold in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Payne Lake Public Access
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Hall Lake
1.6 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Baker Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
North Country Trail
Shortcut
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area 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 SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area home (around $565,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $100k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,758 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,758/mo | $100,213 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,327/mo | $115,376 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,517/mo | $120,446 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$67K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$135K
Per listing
Who actually lends in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Fast Food
Red's Sports Bar and Grill
Restaurant
Three Brothers Pizza
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
Champs Bar
Bar
🏫 Schools(6)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
School
School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Payne Lake Public Access
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
Yankee Springs Township Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Middleville Bark Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Middleville Village Library
Frequently asked about SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area
- What do homes cost in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area?
- The median home value in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area is about $565,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area right now, and 25 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area?
- SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (7/10).
- Is SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area walkable?
- SHAW LAKE RD & S BRIGGS RD Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.