Irons
Convenient location
Median $150K·Walkability 5.6/10·Schools 3.7/10
You head north about two hours from the city, and the landscape shifts—dense pine forests replace suburbs, county roads narrow, and suddenly you're in a place where snowmobile trails and river access define the calendar. Out here, 120-plus miles of groomed trails crisscross the area year-round, drawing riders and outdoor enthusiasts who treat this stretch like a seasonal second home. The Pine River runs nearby, along with access to bigger waters like the Manistee and Pere Marquette, making it a legitimate fishing destination. Properties sit on wooded acreage—five, seven, ten acres is normal—with cabins and homes built for getaways or full-time living, many featuring the knotty pine interiors and woodstoves that come with the territory. Summer brings the Flea Roast festival in June and a Bluegrass Jamboree; winter flips to snowmobile season and the Blessing of the Sleds. It's quiet and unrushed, the kind of place where a lake county town works because people actually want to be here, not because they're passing through.
Why people love it here
Walkable for daily errands
- Oak Grove Tavern: 3 min walk
- 3 places within a 10 min walk
$150K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Irons
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,018/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Irons's Cafe
Oak Grove Tavern
Skinner Park
Water Tank Lake
Unnamed beach
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Irons 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Irons home (around $150,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $998 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $998/mo | $26,605 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,149/mo | $30,631 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,199/mo | $31,977 |
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
$55K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$45K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$917/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,167 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Irons 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
Skinner Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Irons
- What do homes cost in Irons?
- The median home value in Irons is about $150,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Irons housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Irons right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Irons?
- Irons is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is Irons walkable?
- Irons scores 5.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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