Buttersville
Solid value in a growing area
Median $270K·Walkability 4.1/10·Schools 7.3/10
Out here on the edge of Pere Marquette Charter Township, you're looking at the kind of place where Lake Michigan feels close enough to matter—Father Marquette Park and Shrine is practically on your doorstep, a five-minute walk through the neighborhood. The area is punctuated by parks; there are 35 within a mile, which means green space isn't something you have to hunt for. It's a quieter corner of West Michigan, the kind where you trade the bustle of downtown for breathing room and genuine proximity to the lake—close enough that the seasonal rhythms of the shoreline actually shape how people live.
Why people love it here
$270K median
- 72 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Buttersville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,833/mo
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72 homes sold in Buttersville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Father Marquette Park and Shrine
Unnamed beach
Crime in Buttersville 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Buttersville home (around $270,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $49k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,820 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,820/mo | $48,535 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,095/mo | $55,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,187/mo | $58,326 |
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
11 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$350K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
5 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$325K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$113K
Median
Who actually lends in Buttersville, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Local Government · area-wide
Pere Marquette Charter Township
Source: pmtwp.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents contract private haulers.
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Consumers Energy serves the Ludington area.
Confirm by addressPiped natural gas in developed Ludington-area corridors.
Confirm by addressPere Marquette Township Fire Department
Township-operated fire department, 1040 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington.
Services for Pere Marquette · Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Buttersville 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.
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Frequently asked about Buttersville
- What do homes cost in Buttersville?
- The median home value in Buttersville is about $270,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Buttersville housing market?
- there are 24 homes for sale in Buttersville right now, and 72 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Buttersville?
- Buttersville is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is Buttersville walkable?
- Buttersville scores 4.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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