Bradley Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Bradley Area is a neighborhood, part of Wayland Union Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $344,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $344K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 4.3/10
You're driving through Silver Ridge and there's space—real space—between homes. Eight-acre lots mean trees, distance, and that particular kind of quiet that comes from elbow room rather than isolation. The roads roll easy, and the nearest grocery or restaurant is just steps away, so you're never actually far from what you need, just removed enough to breathe. A coffee run takes a 7-minute walk, and if you want options, there are 66 restaurants within a mile and 18 grocers within two.
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Why people love it here
8.9 acre avg lots
- 1,307 homes
Lake life
- Selkirk Lake within walking distance
- Mud Lake: 8 min bike
- Pickerel Lake: 4 min drive
$344K median
- 26 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Bradley Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,332/mo
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26 homes sold in Bradley Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$344K
26 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Selkirk Lake Public Access
2.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,225 – $1,450 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Selkirk Lake Public Access
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Selkirk Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Town & Country Supermarket
McDonald's
Yankee Springs Township Park
Mud Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Trail Head to Split
Gun Lake Gym
Henika District Library
Crime in Bradley 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bradley Area home (around $343,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,314 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,314/mo | $61,699 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,663/mo | $71,015 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,780/mo | $74,146 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$375K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Bradley 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
Most active lenders
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.
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
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Curbside trash resident-arranged.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Standard provider.
Confirm by addressNo local township PD; county sheriff (city of Wayland has its own PD).
City of Wayland FD (Chief Jon Timmers) serves the township by contract/mutual aid.
Services for Wayland Township · Source: waytwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Bradley 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(3)
Town & Country Supermarket
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Fast Food
Fast Food
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Restaurant
Fast Food
☕ Coffee(1)
Café
🏫 Schools(5)
School
School
School
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Bradley Area: the details
Is Bradley Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby, Bradley Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Wayland Union Schools. Expect prices centered around $344,000.
What does it cost to live in Bradley Area?
The typical home in Bradley Area goes for around $344,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 26 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Bradley Area
- What do homes cost in Bradley Area?
- The median home value in Bradley Area is about $343,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bradley Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Bradley Area right now, and 26 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bradley Area?
- Bradley Area is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Bradley Area walkable?
- Bradley Area scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
