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Slayton Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $305K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏡Top 14% lot size
🏙️18 mito Downtown GR(~36 min drive)
🏞️45 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 30m drive)

This expansive 569-acre lake community offers residents generous waterfront living with typical lots averaging about a quarter-acre. The substantial lake size provides ample space for boating, fishing, and water recreation while maintaining a residential atmosphere. Properties here tend to feature longer shoreline frontage and more privacy than smaller lake communities in the area.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Slayton Lake within walking distance
  • Braden Lake: 12 min bike
  • Scally Lake: 7 min drive
💰Home Values

$305K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size89acres
Homes on lake28parcels
Private — owners only

Depth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.

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Median home price in Slayton Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,072/mo

$
$61,040
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,58476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Big Pine Island Lake Public Access

2.6 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 6/10

School District: Belding Area School District

6Woodview Elementary SchoolElementary · 03-05 · 373 students · 14:1 · 5.0 mi
5Belding Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 325 students · 16:1 · 6.2 mi
3Belding High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 557 students · 19:1 · 6.3 mi

Walkability

2.6

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
3.3
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
1.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

KD's Corner

12 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Grattan Irish Pub

6 mindrive
🌳Parks
Quick drive

Unnamed park

6 mindrive
Grattan Township Roadside Park
8 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Bikeable

Braden Lake

12 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
Scally Lake
7 mindrive
Smith Lake
6 mindrive
Green Lake
8 mindrive

+1 more

🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

WABASIS COUNTY PARK Beach

13 mindrive
Unnamed beach
13 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Silk City Nature Trail

14 mindrive
⛵Boat Launches
Quick drive

Big Pine Island Lake Launch

11 mindrive
Murray Lake Launch
13 mindrive
Wabasis Lake Park Launch
13 mindrive

Crime in Slayton Lake 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 →

Local Government · area-wide

Grattan Township

616-691-8450Website

Source: grattantownshipmi.gov · 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

~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,447 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; properties on private well.

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Rural; individual on-site septic.

Trashunconfirmed

Resident-arranged private hauler

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Great Lakes Energy. Confirm by address.

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy

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Police

Kent County Sheriff's Office

Fire

Grattan Township Fire Department

12134 Old Belding Rd; Chief Joel Steenwyk.

Services for Grattan Township · Source: grattantownshipmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Slayton Lake 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(3)

KD's Corner

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Parnell Market

Restaurant

3.9 mimap
Burger King

Fast Food

4.3 mimap

☕ Coffee(2)

The Orchards at Red Barn

Café

3.3 mimap

Painted Turtle Hard Cider Tasting Room

Café

3.3 mimap

🍺 Bars(2)

Grattan Irish Pub

Bar

2.0 mimap

The Stone at Candlestone

Bar

4.8 mimap

🏫 Schools(2)

Grattan School

1.7 mimap
Saint Patricks School
4.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(5)

Big Pine Island Lake Public Access
2.6 mimap

Unnamed park

3.0 mimap

Park

3.0 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(7)

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

3.3 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

Fred Meijer Flat River Valley Rail Trail

Bike Path

4.5 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

⛵ Boat Launches(2)

Big Pine Island Lake Launch

Boat Launch

2.6 mimap
Murray Lake Launch

Boat Launch

3.5 mimap
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Frequently asked about Slayton Lake

What do homes cost in Slayton Lake?
The median home value in Slayton Lake is about $305,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Slayton Lake?
Slayton Lake is served by Belding Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Woodview Elementary School (6/10).
Is Slayton Lake walkable?
Slayton Lake scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Slayton Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,072/mo

$
$61,040
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,58476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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