Basford Ridge
Solid value in a growing area
Median $400K·Schools 3.7/10
What strikes most people about this stretch is how close the water really is—Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile away, close enough that you can smell it on the right breeze. The subdivision itself sits along the shoreline, with homes on wooded lots and lakefront properties that pull in sunrise views and sandy beach access. An unnamed park about half a mile down the road gives a quieter alternative to the beach. The landscape here reads as genuine Michigan shoreline—dense trees, open water, room to breathe—which is exactly what keeps people coming back to this particular corner of the state.
Why people love it here
$400K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Basford Ridge
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Basford Ridge 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Basford Ridge home (around $400,000) at today's 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
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Frequently asked about Basford Ridge
- What do homes cost in Basford Ridge?
- The median home value in Basford Ridge is about $400,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Basford Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Basford Ridge right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Basford Ridge?
- Basford Ridge is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).