Yankee Springs
Surrounded by nature
23 homes for sale·Median $575K·Walkability 1.6/10·Schools 6.3/10
Out here, water defines the landscape. Gun Lake dominates the western half of the township, surrounded by dense forest and 5,200 acres of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area—a sprawling network of trails, campgrounds, and public land that draws hikers and mountain bikers from across the region. Nineteen navigable lakes scatter across the rolling terrain, and most sit within a few minutes of any home. The area sits roughly forty minutes from downtown Grand Rapids and about thirty minutes from the airport, far enough to feel removed from the city but close enough that you're not stranded. Glacial geography carved out dramatic formations like Devil's Soup Bowl, a hundred-foot kettle descent into the forest floor that's visible from the trails.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Duck Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- McDonald Lake: 12 min walk
- Chief Noonday Trail: 6 min bike
$82K median household income
- $575K median · 52 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Yankee Springs
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,904/mo
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52 homes sold in Yankee Springs this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Yankee Springs Recreation Area
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Duck Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 7/10
School District: Thornapple Kellogg School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Tom's Meat Market on Gun Lake
Sand Bar & Grill
+1 more
Long Lake Outdoor Center
Playground on Patterson Rd
McDonald Lake
+1 more
Beach at Gun Lake
Chief Noonday Trail
Shortcut
Gun Lake Gym
Middleville Village Library
Most of Yankee Springs is policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (415 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.002% of the population, roughly 1 in 50,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 415 |
| Burglary | 141 |
| Aggravated assault | 82 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 50 |
| Rape | 41 |
| Homicide | 2 |
| Robbery | 0 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Barry County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Barry County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Yankee Springs alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Yankee Springs home (around $575,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $91k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,421 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Yankee Springs household earns $81,524 — about $9,691 below what the median home requires, which is why many local buyers look below $575,000 or put more down. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $508,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,421/mo | $91,215 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,999/mo | $106,647 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,193/mo | $111,807 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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 and median property taxes, 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$67K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$135K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$450K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$113K
Median
Who actually lends in Yankee Springs, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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.
Local Government
Yankee Springs Township
Source: yankeespringstwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$918/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural lake township (19 navigable lakes, 36 sq mi); private wells.
Septic - individual
Individual on-site septic systems.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract own hauler.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Pockets may be served by cooperatives.
Confirm by addressSource: yankeespringstwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Yankee Springs 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.
Median Income
$82K
Home Value (Census)
$338K
🛒 Grocery(2)
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
Tujax Tu
Restaurant
Yankee Bill's Wood-Fired Saloon
Restaurant
🏫 Schools(1)
Thornapple Kellogg Early Childhood Center
Frequently asked about Yankee Springs
- What do homes cost in Yankee Springs?
- The median home value in Yankee Springs is about $575,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Yankee Springs housing market?
- there are 23 homes for sale in Yankee Springs right now, and 52 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Yankee Springs?
- Yankee Springs is served by Thornapple Kellogg School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Thornapple Kellogg Middle School (7/10).
- Is Yankee Springs walkable?
- Yankee Springs scores 1.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
