Stony Lake Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Stony Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Shelby Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $790,000.
Median $790K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 5.8/10
If you're drawn to a place where waterfront access and privacy go hand in hand, this neighborhood delivers both—homes here sit on double lots and wooded acreage with recorded easements down to Stony Lake, a 282-acre all-sports lake thick with natural shoreline and fishing. The area hugs tree-lined roads that feel deliberately removed, yet you're minutes from the county park adjacent to the neighborhood and about a mile from dining. Lake Michigan lurks just offshore, close enough to matter. Recent sales tell the story: vintage cottages on bluffs, ranch homes with walkout basements and 60-plus feet of dock access, properties where the selling point isn't square footage but the view and the seawall protection that comes with waterfront parcels on recorded easement drives. Storage, garages for toys and vehicles, and the kind of landscaping that reads as deliberate—these aren't accident details. The neighborhood spans 217 acres, which means your neighbors aren't close enough to complain about boat engines, but they're close enough if something goes wrong.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Stony Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Stony Lake County Park: 7 min bike
- Beach on Vally Rd: 4 min drive
$790K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Stony Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,363/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Stony Lake County Park
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Stony Lake
0.1 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 7/10
School District: Shelby Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Stony Lake Inn
Lewis Coffee Company
Stony Lake County Park
+1 more
Playground on Vally Rd
Jakes Lake
+1 more
Beach on Vally Rd
Liz Gray Deck
Crime in Stony Lake 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Stony Lake Area home (around $790,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $142k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,321 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,321/mo | $141,899 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,125/mo | $163,323 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,395/mo | $170,524 |
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.
Solar potential
~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,416 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Stony Lake 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.
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Living in Stony Lake Area: the details
Is Stony Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Stony Lake Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Shelby Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $790,000.
What does it cost to live in Stony Lake Area?
The median home value in Stony Lake Area is about $790,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Stony Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Stony Lake Area?
- The median home value in Stony Lake Area is about $790,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Stony Lake Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Stony Lake Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Stony Lake Area?
- Stony Lake Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Shelby Middle School (7/10).
- Is Stony Lake Area walkable?
- Stony Lake Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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