Sunset Shores No. 1
Surrounded by nature
Median $319K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
What surprises people is how much water defines this stretch—Bristol Lake sits right at the edge, and deeded access is common enough that waterfront living isn't some distant dream here. The area spreads across parcels with real breathing room, the kind where a pole barn and extra lot feel normal, not excessive, and open decks facing the lake are just how people build. You're roughly an hour from Gerald R. Ford airport, which matters less once you realize you're between Battle Creek and Hastings with all-sports lake access that doesn't require a second mortgage. Restaurants are a short drive away, but out here the draw is the water itself—the lake access, the boats, the kind of property where you can actually do something with the land.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Bristol Lake within walking distance
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Bristol Lake: 5 min walk
- Long Lake Boating Access Site: 8 min drive
$319K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Sunset Shores No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,169/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bristol Lake Boating Access Site
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bristol Lake
0.1 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Long Lake Boating Access Site
Playground on Boysen Rd
Bristol Lake
+1 more
Dowling Public Library
Crime in Sunset Shores No. 1 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 Sunset Shores No. 1 home (around $319,450) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,115 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,115/mo | $56,392 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,435/mo | $64,931 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,542/mo | $67,781 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$349K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$909/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,362 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sunset Shores No. 1 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(1)
Banfield General Store
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(11)
Burroughs School
Pleasantview School
Mills School
Culver School
Banfield School
+6 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Dowling Public Library
Frequently asked about Sunset Shores No. 1
- What do homes cost in Sunset Shores No. 1?
- The median home value in Sunset Shores No. 1 is about $319,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sunset Shores No. 1 housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sunset Shores No. 1 right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sunset Shores No. 1?
- Sunset Shores No. 1 is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Sunset Shores No. 1 walkable?
- Sunset Shores No. 1 scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.