Fern
Strong schools draw families here
Median $228K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
The daily routine out here revolves around spacious properties and genuine outdoor living. Homes perch on waterfront stretches of 60 to 120 feet, with ranch-style cottages and two-story walkouts designed so water views fill every room; on the back side of the area, properties sit on 2-plus acres of open land, the kind of space that makes a zero-step entrance and a wood-burning stove feel less like amenities and more like the baseline. This stretch is about 15 minutes southeast of Ludington, close enough for convenience but far enough that you're genuinely out—surrounded by country quiet and the kind of seclusion that keeps people rooted for decades.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 7.4 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$228K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Fern
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,551/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Frequently asked about Fern
- What do homes cost in Fern?
- The median home value in Fern is about $228,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Fern housing market?
- no homes are listed in Fern right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Fern?
- Fern is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Fern walkable?
- Fern scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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