Bal-San Estates
Solid value in a growing area
Median $258K·Schools 3.7/10
What might surprise you about this stretch of West Michigan is how close water actually is—less than a mile to Lake Michigan, which means summer mornings feel different here than they do inland. The neighborhood sits platted and orderly, with an unnamed park a quick walk away, the kind of place where you can grab dinner on foot in eight minutes without planning ahead. It's the small friction-reducing details that accumulate: proximity without the feeling of being swallowed by something bigger, access without the noise that usually comes with it. What lands last, though, is the rare combination of being genuinely near the lake while still having the kind of space and separation that makes a subdivision feel like your own corner of things.
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Why people love it here
$258K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Bal-San Estates
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,748/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$258K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,075/mo
$950 – $1,200 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
To buy a median-priced Bal-San Estates home (around $257,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $46k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,734 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,734/mo | $46,252 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,996/mo | $53,235 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,084/mo | $55,582 |
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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Baldwin Hatchery Boating Access Site
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Bal-San Estates
- What do homes cost in Bal-San Estates?
- The median home value in Bal-San Estates is about $257,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bal-San Estates housing market?
- no homes are listed in Bal-San Estates right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bal-San Estates?
- Bal-San Estates is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).