E 56th St & E Knight St Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $199K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, you're looking at sprawling wooded acreage where private drives wind through dense trees and the horizon opens up to room to breathe—we're talking 13-plus acres as the norm, not the exception. The area sits just off US-10 west of Chase, surrounded by federal land and public trails that crisscross the woods, so if you're the type who keeps a pole barn for the toys and likes venison on the table come fall, this is where you set up. Renovations tend toward real craftsmanship: knotty pine, wood floors, kitchens built to last. The county maintains the roads, electric's available, and wells and septic systems are already established on most parcels. Lake Michigan lies less than half a mile away, and Hungerford Lake Recreation Area sits about a mile down the road, making water access genuine rather than theoretical—the sales histories here consistently mention trails, rivers, and lakes as part of the everyday backdrop.
Why people love it here
22.9 acre avg lots
- 358 homes
$199K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in E 56th St & E Knight St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,351/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$199K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Roller Bridge Boating Access Site
1.9 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Idlewild Lake
Crime in E 56th St & E Knight St Area 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 E 56th St & E Knight St Area home (around $199,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,324 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,324/mo | $35,296 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,524/mo | $40,637 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,591/mo | $42,423 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$10K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,321 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E 56th St & E Knight St Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Roller Bridge Boating Access Site
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about E 56th St & E Knight St Area
- What do homes cost in E 56th St & E Knight St Area?
- The median home value in E 56th St & E Knight St Area is about $199,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E 56th St & E Knight St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in E 56th St & E Knight St Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E 56th St & E Knight St Area?
- E 56th St & E Knight St Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is E 56th St & E Knight St Area walkable?
- E 56th St & E Knight St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.