Eden Township
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The quick answer
Eden Township is a township, part of Mason County Eastern Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $250K·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, your morning routine involves National Forest right outside the back door—the Manistee National Forest sits adjacent, so you're looking at snowmobile and ORV trails accessible from your property, winding sand roads that feel genuinely remote. Lake Michigan sits close enough that you're never far from the big water if you want it. Properties tend to sit on decent acreage—one-acre yards and multi-parcel lots are common—which means space, privacy, and the kind of setup where a heated barn workshop or a man-cave structure on Federal land adjacency becomes a real possibility. The rural character here is genuine: septic systems, wells, sand roads, and the occasional manufactured home sitting alongside renovated cottages and walkout lakefront homes with expansive decks facing the water. You're looking at a blend of year-round residences and seasonal getaways, many with recent updates (new roofs, septic work, windows) that suggest people are investing in their places. About 15 minutes east of Ludington puts you in a real pocket of Michigan timber and lake country.
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Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 6.4 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$64K median household income
- $250K median · 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Eden Township
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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5 homes sold in Eden Township this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Most of Eden Township is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 456 |
| Aggravated assault | 141 |
| Burglary | 73 |
| Rape | 53 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 29 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mason County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mason County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Eden Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Eden Township home (around $250,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Eden Township household earns $64,375 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $411,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,789 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,784/mo | $47,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,870/mo | $49,861 |
Estimates use a 6.67% 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 and median property taxes, 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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$35K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Median Income
$64K
Home Value (Census)
$173K
Expected Rent
$925/mo
$850 – $1,000 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pleiness Lake Boating Access Site
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Eden Township: the details
Is Eden Township a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Eden Township. This township is part of Mason County Eastern Schools. The going price is around $250,000.
What does it cost to live in Eden Township?
Homes in Eden Township sell for a median of about $250,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Eden Township
- What do homes cost in Eden Township?
- The median home value in Eden Township is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Eden Township housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Eden Township right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Eden Township?
- Eden Township is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
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