Valley Park Shores
Surrounded by nature
Median $363K·Walkability 2.3/10·Schools 5.4/10
Gun Lake sits at the center of what draws people out here—an all-sports lake spanning twenty-six hundred acres, lined with channel properties where you can dock boats steps from the back door and fish for bass and perch without leaving your lot. The listings tell the real story: sunrooms overlooking the water, decks built for entertaining, detached garages for the gear, and enough waterfront to handle multiple boats. It's the kind of place where a home on the channel feels like the main event, not an afterthought.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Gun Lake — 1.3 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Yankee Springs Township Park: 10 min bike
- Little Payne Lake: 11 min bike
$363K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Valley Park Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,461/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
Yankee Springs Township Park
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Gun Lake
1.3 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 7/10
School District: Wayland Union Schools
Walkability
Limited
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
Playground on Patterson Rd
Little Payne Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Shortcut
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Valley Park Shores 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 Valley Park Shores home (around $362,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $64k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,400 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,400/mo | $63,991 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,763/mo | $73,682 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,884/mo | $76,916 |
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.
Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,231 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Valley Park Shores 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(2)
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Restaurant
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Valley Park Shores
- What do homes cost in Valley Park Shores?
- The median home value in Valley Park Shores is about $362,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Valley Park Shores?
- Valley Park Shores is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Valley Park Shores walkable?
- Valley Park Shores scores 2.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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