E 76th St & E Prarie St Area
Wide open spaces
1 home for sale·Median $97K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, your morning might start with a view of National Forest across the street and end with a drive under 3 miles to grab dinner—a rhythm shaped by land and access rather than the usual urban sprawl. The neighborhood spreads across nearly 4,000 acres of what feels like genuine separation; most properties sit on multi-acre lots where you're not counting neighbors by proximity but by who you actually run into at the general store. A-frame homes with soaring ceilings and south-facing windows catch the light in ways cramped suburban builds just can't, and plenty of folks have invested in serious upgrades—new roofs, fresh kitchens, wood stoves—turning older 1990s construction into something livable year-round. The Hungerford Lake Recreation Area borders the area directly, and Lake Michigan lies close enough to matter, drawing those who want water without the congestion of a full resort town. Paved county roads keep things accessible, and the sheer lot size means room for garages, workshops, and the kind of privacy that comes from acreage, not just a fence line.
Why people love it here
8.3 acre avg lots
- 1,406 homes
$97K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in E 76th St & E Prarie St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$658/mo
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Median Sale Price
$97K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.4 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
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Crime in E 76th St & E Prarie 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 76th St & E Prarie St Area home (around $96,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $17k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $645 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $645/mo | $17,196 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $742/mo | $19,798 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $775/mo | $20,668 |
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,278 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E 76th St & E Prarie 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
Unnamed park
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about E 76th St & E Prarie St Area
- What do homes cost in E 76th St & E Prarie St Area?
- The median home value in E 76th St & E Prarie St Area is about $96,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E 76th St & E Prarie St Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in E 76th St & E Prarie St Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E 76th St & E Prarie St Area?
- E 76th St & E Prarie St Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is E 76th St & E Prarie St Area walkable?
- E 76th St & E Prarie St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.