E Dowland St & E Filer St Area
Strong schools draw families here
The quick answer
E Dowland St & E Filer St Area is a neighborhood, part of Ludington Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $439,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $439K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.3/10
You expect a quiet residential stretch, and you'll find that—but step outside and Lake Michigan is right there, literally across the street. This neighborhood sits directly on the waterfront in Ludington, where morning coffee tastes better when you're watching the SS Badger car ferry drift past your deck and the beach is close enough to reach in seconds. The average lot runs about 0.09 acres, so homes cluster tightly along the water, many recently renovated with open floor plans, granite counters, and south-facing windows that flood rooms with light. Downtown sits a mile away with two dozen restaurants and cafes within walking distance, plus Ramps and Rails Skate Park is right at the edge. This is lake life without pretense—waterfront living where you can actually afford to live on the water, and where the sound of waves, not traffic, defines your day.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 0.9 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$439K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area
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16 homes sold in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Crime in E Dowland St & E Filer 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced E Dowland St & E Filer St Area home (around ) at today's 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
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Living in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area: the details
Is E Dowland St & E Filer St Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area is like. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Ludington Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $439,000.
What does it cost to live in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area?
Homes range from around $428,000 for condos to $550,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 16 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about E Dowland St & E Filer St Area
- What do homes cost in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area?
- The median home value in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area is about $439,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the E Dowland St & E Filer St Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in E Dowland St & E Filer St Area right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve E Dowland St & E Filer St Area?
- E Dowland St & E Filer St Area is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is E Dowland St & E Filer St Area walkable?
- E Dowland St & E Filer St Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.