E 88th St & E 96th St Area
Wide open spaces
Median $550K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
The first thing that hits you here is space—sweeping acres of land where a single property can sprawl across ten, twenty, even fifty acres. These aren't subdivision lots; they're the kind of parcels where you might keep horses, run cattle, or just let the trees and wildlife do their thing. Mature oaks and maples frame properties scattered across rolling acreage, with paved roads threading through and pole barns anchoring the landscape. Cathedral ceilings and fieldstone fireplaces appear in the homes that sit on this land, designed to take advantage of the open views and the quiet.
Why people love it here
22.1 acre avg lots
- 64 homes
$550K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in E 88th St & E 96th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,734/mo
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Median Sale Price
$550K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Barton Township Park
2.4 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Reed City Area Public Schools
Crime in E 88th St & E 96th 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 88th St & E 96th St Area home (around $550,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $98k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,658 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,658/mo | $97,552 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,212/mo | $112,313 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,397/mo | $117,249 |
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
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,240 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for E 88th St & E 96th 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
Barton Township Park
2.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
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+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
The Bridge Coffee Shop
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
Frequently asked about E 88th St & E 96th St Area
- What do homes cost in E 88th St & E 96th St Area?
- The median home value in E 88th St & E 96th St Area is about $550,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve E 88th St & E 96th St Area?
- E 88th St & E 96th St Area is served by Reed City Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is GT Norman Elementary School (7/10).
- Is E 88th St & E 96th St Area walkable?
- E 88th St & E 96th St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.