Bradley Lake Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Bradley Lake Area is a neighborhood, part of Tri County Area Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $302,000.
Median $302K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.0/10
Roads curve through woods and open onto acreage—most lots run well over ten acres, the kind of space where a barn isn't decoration but a workshop, where a garden feeds the season, and where you can breathe without counting neighbors. Wooded terrain dominates: pine groves, high hilltop views, the landscape itself anchoring a quiet country rhythm. Ranch-style homes sit back on their land, many with pole barns and heated structures built for genuine use—auto shops, craft rooms, storage that speaks to a working landscape rather than display. The neighborhood clusters near Cordes Lake, and a coffee shop and casual restaurant are each within a few minutes' walk, close enough not to feel remote but far enough to preserve the sense of removal. Downtown Grand Rapids runs about forty minutes away, which means the commute is real but manageable, and it clarifies what this place is: not a suburb seeking the city, but country living with emergency access to it.
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Why people love it here
9.4 acre avg lots
- 177 homes
$302K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Bradley Lake Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,047/mo
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Median Sale Price
$302K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
2.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,250 · estimated range
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Tri County Area Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Aiden's Place
Salisbury Park
Bradley Lake
+1 more
White Pine Trail
Kent District Library Nelson Township Branch
Crime in Bradley 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 Montcalm County.
Montcalm County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Bradley Lake Area home (around $301,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,031 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,031/mo | $54,155 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,337/mo | $62,332 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,440/mo | $65,080 |
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
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,288 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Bradley 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Salisbury Park
2.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
Restaurant
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Restaurant
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(3)
🏫 Schools(8)
Phillips School
Huggard School
Big Whitefish School
Nelson Center School
+3 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
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Living in Bradley Lake Area: the details
Is Bradley Lake Area a good place to live?
If you're after room to spread out on larger lots, Bradley 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 Tri County Area Schools. Expect prices centered around $302,000.
What does it cost to live in Bradley Lake Area?
The median home value in Bradley Lake Area is about $302,000.
Frequently asked about Bradley Lake Area
- What do homes cost in Bradley Lake Area?
- The median home value in Bradley Lake Area is about $301,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bradley Lake Area?
- Bradley Lake Area is served by Tri County Area Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Sand Lake Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Bradley Lake Area walkable?
- Bradley Lake Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
