Amber
Solid value in a growing area
Median $285K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
The first thing you'll notice driving out here is the lakes—four of them threading through the subdivision, giving the whole place that water-view character without feeling crowded. It's the kind of spot where you can actually live near decent recreational water, stroll the grounds, or cast a line, all within ten miles south of Grand Rapids. The Homeowners Association keeps things maintained with architectural review, so the visual consistency you see when you pull in isn't accidental.
Why people love it here
$285K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Amber
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,931/mo
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14 homes sold in Amber this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
R&T Colossal Kitchen
North Country Cafe & Catering
The Market
McPhail Field
Unnamed playground
Vogel Lake
Cartier Park Nature Trail
AMC
Crime in Amber 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Amber home (around $284,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,892 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,892/mo | $50,461 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,179/mo | $58,096 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,274/mo | $60,650 |
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, 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
$26K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$55K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,286 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Amber 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.
Nearest Park
McPhail Field
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
R&T Colossal Kitchen
Restaurant
Restaurant
Ponderosa Steakhouse
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Amber
- What do homes cost in Amber?
- The median home value in Amber is about $284,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Amber right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Amber?
- Amber is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central MS (5/10).
- Is Amber walkable?
- Amber scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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