Shorewood
Surrounded by nature
Median $525K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
What might surprise you is how close water living gets here—you're literally a 10-minute walk from Douglas Beach Park, and Kalamazoo Lake sits about a mile away, so the lake-house appeal is real without the isolation. The area draws people who want boat slips, harbor views, and a walkable downtown with galleries and restaurants just outside the front door, all anchored by that distinctive waterfront character you can't manufacture. It's about 53 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, so you've got breathing room but real access when you need it.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kalamazoo Lake within walking distance
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 7 min walk
- Douglas Beach Park: 9 min walk
Saugatuck High School
- High — 1.4 mi away
- Saugatuck
- 3 rated schools in district
$525K median
- 19 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Shorewood
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,563/mo
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19 homes sold in Shorewood this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Nearest Park
Douglas Beach Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kalamazoo Lake
0.1 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Vista SuperValu
Douglas Root Beer Barrel
Outside Coffee Co
The Cove Bar
Douglas Beach Park
Kalamazoo Lake
Unnamed beach
64th Street
dog_park
Beach to Bayou Trail
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Crime in Shorewood 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Shorewood home (around $524,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $93k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,491 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,491/mo | $93,100 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,020/mo | $107,187 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,196/mo | $111,898 |
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
15 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$333K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$275K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Allegan County (unincorporated / undefined area)
Source: allegancounty.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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,546 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Placeholder geography; county sheriff covers unincorporated areas.
Services for County subdivisions not defined · Source: allegancounty.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Shorewood 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)
Lake Vista SuperValu
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Douglas Root Beer Barrel
Restaurant
the Kirby
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
Farmhouse Deli and Pantry
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(7)
School
Saugatuck High School
School
Macks Landing School
+2 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(1)
Beach to Bayou Trail
Bike Path
📚 Libraries(1)
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Frequently asked about Shorewood
- What do homes cost in Shorewood?
- The median home value in Shorewood is about $524,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Shorewood housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Shorewood right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Shorewood?
- Shorewood is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck High School (8/10).
- Is Shorewood walkable?
- Shorewood scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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