E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $279K·Walkability 0.0/10
Early morning light across open fields and creek frontage feels like the real draw out here—rolling acres with mature timber, wetlands, and water views that shift with the seasons. Properties sit on substantial land, often 5 to 40 acres, with Coe Creek running through several parcels and Lake Michigan less than a mile away, which shapes the whole character of the area. You'll find ranch homes and remodeled farmhouses alongside manufactured homes, many with walk-out basements, open layouts, and newer kitchen work; some sit on family land that's been held for generations. The creek frontage is genuine—gentle flowing water, wildlife visibility, the kind of quiet that comes from actual distance rather than design. It's rural enough that you're working with acreage and trails, but close enough to US 131 for reasonable access when you need it. Hungerford Lake Recreation Area sits about 5 miles south if you want structured outdoor space. This isn't manicured subdivision life; it's land-forward living where the home itself is often secondary to what surrounds it.
Why people love it here
$279K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,896/mo
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4 homes sold in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthCrime in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd 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 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area home (around $279,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,857 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,857/mo | $49,530 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,138/mo | $57,024 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,232/mo | $59,530 |
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.
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
Utility, solar, and service details for E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd 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
Little Creek Park
5.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area is about $279,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area?
- E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area is served by Pine River Area Schools.
- Is E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- E 7 Mile Rd & E 8 Mile Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.