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Bal-San Estates

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)

Median $258K·Schools 3.7/10

🌳Top 2% park access

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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💰Home Values

$258K median

  • 1 recent sale

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Bal-San Estates

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,748/mo

$
$51,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,33676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

Recent Sale Price

$258K

1 recent sale

Expected Rent

$1,075/mo

$950 – $1,200 · estimated range

3.7
/10 avg
Below average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 4/10

School District: Baldwin Community Schools

4Baldwin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 224 students · 12:1 · 0.6 mi
4Baldwin Senior High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 119 students · 10:1 · 0.6 mi
3Baldwin Junior High SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 99 students · 10:1 · 0.6 mi

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 paymentMonthly paymentIncome 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.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Baldwin Hatchery Boating Access Site

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(4)

Dairy Queen

Fast Food

0.5 mimap

Pompeiis Pizza

Restaurant

0.5 mimap

Subway

Fast Food

0.9 mimap
Government Lake Lodge

Restaurant

2.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(6)

Baldwin Hatchery Boating Access Site

0.4 mimap

Baldwin River Boating Access Site

0.9 mimap

Unnamed park

0.9 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(3)

Pere Marquette State Trail

Bike Path

0.6 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

0.7 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

0.7 mimap
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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).

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Data sources: sales · Updated 8/23/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Bal-San Estates

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,748/mo

$
$51,500
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,33676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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