Bristol
Solid value in a growing area
Median $300K·Walkability 0.0/10
The gravel road announces itself first—that particular crunch under tires that says you've left the main drag behind. Out here, properties sprawl across ten, twenty, thirty-five acres, thick with maple and pine, interrupted by rolling fields and the occasional pond where deer drift down to drink at dusk. Creek frontage and wildlife are woven into the fabric; this is the kind of place where a home might sit back in the woods with two heat sources and a patio slider opening to quiet, or where a remodeled ranch on acreage means genuinely open-concept living and room to build something of your own—a workshop, a small farm operation, a private refuge. The Pine River runs through the landscape nearby, accessible for those who know where to look, and public recreational lands offer escape without leaving the immediate area. Roads are long and rural here; you're dealing with wells and septics as standard, with the understanding that space and solitude come before walkability. This stretch of Dover Township rewards those who want land, silence, and the room to imagine what comes next.
Why people love it here
$300K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Bristol
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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Overall walkability score out of 10
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Asplund Lake
Crime in Bristol 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 Bristol home (around $300,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $54k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,022 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,022/mo | $53,928 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,328/mo | $62,069 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,430/mo | $64,806 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$12K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$115K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,313 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Bristol 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
Silver Creek State Forest Campground
3.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Bristol
- What do homes cost in Bristol?
- The median home value in Bristol is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Bristol housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Bristol right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Bristol?
- Bristol is served by Pine River Area Schools.
- Is Bristol walkable?
- Bristol 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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