West Beach
Surrounded by nature
Median $334K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
People often picture subdivisions as cookie-cutter rows of houses on postage-stamp lots—but out here, you're looking at waterfront property on Fine Lake, an all-sports lake where the real draw is what happens on the water and the deck. Homes sit on generous parcels with serious lake access; sales listings keep highlighting those picture windows framing sunrise views, composite decks down to the water, and the kind of lot depth that actually gives you space to breathe.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Fine Lake — 0.5 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Fine Lake Boating Access Site: 14 min walk
- Fine Lake: 12 min bike
DeltonKellogg High School
- High — 6.8 mi away
- Delton Kellogg Schools
- 4 rated schools in district
$334K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in West Beach
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,267/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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4 homes sold in West Beach this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fine Lake Boating Access Site
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Fine Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Delton Kellogg Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Banfield General Store
Fine Lake Boating Access Site
Fine Lake
Crime in West Beach 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 West Beach home (around $334,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,211 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,211/mo | $58,960 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,546/mo | $67,889 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,658/mo | $70,869 |
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
~$915/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,405 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for West Beach 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.
Frequently asked about West Beach
- What do homes cost in West Beach?
- The median home value in West Beach is about $334,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Beach housing market?
- no homes are listed in West Beach right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Beach?
- West Beach is served by Delton Kellogg Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is West Beach walkable?
- West Beach 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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