Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
You wake up and the first thing you notice is the quiet—no alarm clocks blaring from your neighbors' rentals, just the sound of trees and wind through the pines. This stretch sits right on the edge of lake country, where the roads wind through mature hardwoods and the character runs deep. Houses tend to be cottages and cabins—some modest weekend retreats with wood-burning fireplaces, others fully updated with decks and views that make you understand why people build here year-round instead of leaving after Labor Day.
Why people love it here
$225K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,527/mo
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3 homes sold in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Crime in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area 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 Dr & Front St Area home (around $225,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,497 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,497/mo | $39,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,723/mo | $45,946 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,799/mo | $47,965 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$14K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,278 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rose Lake Park
6.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area
- What do homes cost in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area?
- The median home value in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area?
- Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area walkable?
- Hicks Lake Dr & Front St Area 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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