Valley Park Shores No. 1
Surrounded by nature
Median $790K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.4/10
Out here you're living on the edge of Gun Lake country—close enough to water and woods that it actually matters, but with the breathing room that comes from real land. The neighborhood sits a half-hour from downtown and about 28 minutes from Gerald R. Ford, so you're not stranded; Duck Lake is just over a mile away, and Yankee Springs Township Park is a short walk if you want to move without getting in the car. A grocery store and a restaurant both sit within reasonable reach—one under two miles, the other a 13-minute walk—which means daily life doesn't require much planning. The subdivision itself is the kind of place where you get a lot, some actual distance between houses, and the lake-country feel that draws people to this part of Michigan in the first place.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Gun Lake — 1.2 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Yankee Springs Township Park: 4 min drive
- Gun Lake County Park: 4 min drive
$790K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Valley Park Shores No. 1
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,363/mo
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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
1.2 mi
Based on 5 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
Playground on Patterson Rd
Little Payne Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Unnamed bike_path
Gun Lake Gym
Crime in Valley Park 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 Valley Park Shores No. 1 home (around $790,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $142k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,330/mo | $142,122 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,134/mo | $163,574 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,405/mo | $170,789 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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
~$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 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.
🛒 Grocery(2)
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Curly Cone
Fast Food
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Restaurant
💪 Gyms(1)
Gun Lake Gym
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(3)
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Frequently asked about Valley Park Shores No. 1
- What do homes cost in Valley Park Shores No. 1?
- The median home value in Valley Park Shores No. 1 is about $790,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Valley Park Shores No. 1 housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Valley Park Shores No. 1 right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Valley Park Shores No. 1?
- Valley Park Shores No. 1 is served by Wayland Union Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Wayland High School (7/10).
- Is Valley Park Shores No. 1 walkable?
- Valley Park Shores No. 1 scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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