W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area is a neighborhood, part of Thornapple Kellogg School District. Homes here typically sell for around $424,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $424K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 6.3/10
Out here, the lots run generous—nearly ten acres on average—and the barn is often as important as the house. Post-and-beam homes, sprawling new construction, and older farmsteads anchor properties that offer real room to move, though you'll need a car to get anywhere past the immediate stretch. Duck Lake sits at your doorstep, and Heath Road Preserve is right adjacent, so access to land and water happens without ceremony. A grocery store is less than a mile away, and restaurants are practically steps from your driveway—the kind of convenience that matters when you've got acreage. The Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings school districts serve the area. What defines this neighborhood most is the marriage of space and practicality: enough ground to breathe, infrastructure that doesn't fuss, and the kind of rural character where a heated barn with a half-bath isn't ornamental—it's how people actually live.
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Why people love it here
$424K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Heath Road Preserve: 0 min walk
- Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail: 12 min bike
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Median home price in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,875/mo
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12 homes sold in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$424K
12 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Heath Road Preserve
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,750/mo
$1,600 – $1,875 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Heath Road Preserve
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Heath Road Preserve
Turner Lake
Fishing Beach
North Country Trail
Crime in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area home (around $423,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,853 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,853/mo | $76,069 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,283/mo | $87,554 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,428/mo | $91,414 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$105K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$449K
Per listing
Who actually lends in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,337 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD 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.
🛒 Grocery(3)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Restaurant
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(6)
Algonquin Lake School
Chidester School
Yeckley School
Little Brick School
Wood School
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(3)
Heath Road Preserve
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(2)
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area: the details
Is W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area as a place to live. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Thornapple Kellogg School District. The going price is around $424,000.
What does it cost to live in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area?
The median home value in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area is about $424,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area
- What do homes cost in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area?
- The median home value in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area is about $423,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area?
- W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Elementary School (7/10).
- Is W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area walkable?
- W M-179 HWY & GUN LAKE RD Area scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.