Big Star Acres
Solid value in a growing area
Median $280K·Schools 3.7/10
You've got the Manistee National Forest practically at your doorstep—seriously, it's a two-minute walk from here—which means your weekend doesn't require much planning beyond grabbing your boots. Lake Michigan is only about a mile away, so if you're the type who likes to be near the water without living right on it, that's pretty sweet. The area sits in a spot where you're close enough to everything that matters, far enough removed from the noise that you actually get some space to breathe. It's the kind of place where you can slip into the woods on a Tuesday afternoon and feel like you've left the world behind, then swing by the lake on your way home.
Why people love it here
$280K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Big Star Acres
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,897/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Big Star Acres 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 Big Star Acres home (around $279,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,850 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,850/mo | $49,339 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,130/mo | $56,811 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,224/mo | $59,305 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Big Star Lake Public Access
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Big Star Acres
- What do homes cost in Big Star Acres?
- The median home value in Big Star Acres is about $279,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Big Star Acres housing market?
- no homes are listed in Big Star Acres right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Big Star Acres?
- Big Star Acres is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
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