Hicks Lake
Solid value in a growing area
Median $225K·Schools 4.7/10
Early evening, when the light turns amber across the water and boats cut slow wakes toward the docks, is when this lakeside neighborhood shows its best self. The subdivision clusters around all-sports Hicks Lake—about 165 acres of it—where bass fishing and year-round water access draw people who want a genuine retreat without pretense. Most homes here are modest cabins and cottages, many remodeled within the last decade, with the kind of practical details that matter: deep garages for storing boats and equipment, fireplaces for winter evenings, direct or deeded access to the water just steps from the back door. A few larger parcels sit privately wooded just up the road, offering quiet land without the constant sound of neighbors. It's the kind of place where a firepit in the yard and a dock on the lake feel like the real architecture.
Why people love it here
$225K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Hicks Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Crime in Hicks Lake 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Hicks Lake home (around $225,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,489 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,489/mo | $39,719 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,741 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Frequently asked about Hicks Lake
- What do homes cost in Hicks Lake?
- The median home value in Hicks Lake is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hicks Lake housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hicks Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hicks Lake?
- Hicks Lake is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
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