East Saugatuck
Strong schools draw families here
Median $345K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 8.0/10
The moment you turn onto the country roads out here, the landscape opens up—sprawling acreage, tree-lined properties, and the kind of quiet that comes with real distance from town. This area sits in Manlius township, with easy access to both Saugatuck and Holland, making it a natural base for anyone who wants rural breathing room without isolation. Homes range from updated farmhouses on multi-acre lots to custom builds overlooking ravines and woodlands; many come with the room to add outbuildings—pole barns, garages, whatever a property owner dreams up. The Hamilton Schools district covers the area, and you're roughly 2.5 hours from Chicago if you need a city connection. What draws people here is the straightforward appeal: land, privacy, and proximity to two of West Michigan's most visited towns, all without the density.
Why people love it here
Blue Star Elementary School
- Elementary — 1.7 mi away
- Hamilton
- 1 rated school in district
$345K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in East Saugatuck
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,342/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Hamilton Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hamilton Food Center
Burger King
Biggby Coffee
Spectator's Bar And Grille
East Saugatuck Community Park
Unnamed playground
Big Pond
Unnamed beach
Wapiti Lane
Tails n' Trails Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Blue Star Gym
48th West of Lincoln (Candlelight Manor)
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool
Holland 7 Theater
Crime in East Saugatuck 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Saugatuck home (around $345,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $62k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,326 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,326/mo | $62,017 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,677/mo | $71,380 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,795/mo | $74,527 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$56K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$300K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Manlius Township
Source: manliustownship.org · unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,428 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressFennville Fire Department (area coverage)
Likely served by Fennville area fire; confirm.
Services for Manlius · Source: manliustownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for East Saugatuck 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.
🍕 Restaurants(3)
☕ Coffee(1)
Biggby Coffee
Café
🍺 Bars(1)
Spectator's Bar And Grille
Pub
🏫 Schools(13)
+8 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚌 Transit(3)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
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Frequently asked about East Saugatuck
- What do homes cost in East Saugatuck?
- The median home value in East Saugatuck is about $345,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Saugatuck housing market?
- no homes are listed in East Saugatuck right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Saugatuck?
- East Saugatuck is served by Hamilton Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Blue Star Elementary School (8/10).
- Is East Saugatuck walkable?
- East Saugatuck scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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