Hawkhead
Solid value in a growing area
Median $647K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here you're on the quieter side of things—surrounded by open land, orchards, and those rolling woods that make you remember why people moved to West Michigan in the first place. Properties tend to sit on real acreage: three, five, seven acres isn't uncommon, and you'll find classic farmhouses alongside newer builds, many with full basements, wrap-around porches, and the kind of space that actually means something. The hamlet sits within Casco township, which stretches across 39 square miles of rural character, and you're positioned within easy reach of I-196 for a commute—about 20 minutes to the lakeshore communities and wineries that draw people here year-round. Land defines this stretch: wooded lots with trails, ponds, fruit trees, and viewing benches tucked into the property. If you're looking for wide-open space without giving up access to farms, galleries, and the whole Lake Michigan corridor, this is where that trade-off actually works.
Why people love it here
$647K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hawkhead
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,390/mo
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: South Haven Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Casco Township Nature Preserve
Unnamed playground
Manitt Lake
Oak Street Beach
Michigan Theatre
Crime in Hawkhead 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 Hawkhead home (around $646,723) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $115k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,302 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,302/mo | $114,708 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,952/mo | $132,064 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,170/mo | $137,868 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Casco Township
Source: cascotownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,604 kWh/yr · offsets ~63% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; some South Haven city water service near lakeshore.
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 addressCasco Township Fire Department
Township/area fire service.
Services for Casco · Source: cascotownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Hawkhead 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.
Nearest Park
Casco Township Nature Preserve
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(3)
☕ Coffee(1)
Cj's Corner Cafe
Café
🏫 Schools(16)
McDowell School
Hadaway School
Beechdale School
Buys School
Evergreen Glade School
+11 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Hawkhead
- What do homes cost in Hawkhead?
- The median home value in Hawkhead is about $646,723. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hawkhead housing market?
- no homes are listed in Hawkhead right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hawkhead?
- Hawkhead is served by South Haven Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Shore Elementary (5/10).
- Is Hawkhead walkable?
- Hawkhead scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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