Janbar Plat
Solid value in a growing area
Median $70K
...and you're just a short drive from the Little Manistee River, where Johnson Bridge opens onto trout and salmon water. The subdivision sits on half-acre lots, the kind with room to think—enough space for a pole barn or a shed for gear, and snowmobile trails right at your edge. Lake Michigan is less than two miles away; the Manistee National Forest spreads out about two and a half miles south, all public land to wander through. Restaurants are a few minutes' drive, but what matters here is access: water, woods, and the kind of quiet that comes from actually being somewhere, not just passing through.
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Why people love it here
$70K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Janbar Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$475/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$70K
1 recent sale
Expected Rent
$1,050/mo
$850 – $1,225 · wider-area estimate
To buy a median-priced Janbar Plat home (around $70,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $13k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $472 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $472/mo | $12,573 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $543/mo | $14,472 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $567/mo | $15,110 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Harper Lake Public Access
2.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Janbar Plat
- What do homes cost in Janbar Plat?
- The median home value in Janbar Plat is about $70,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Janbar Plat housing market?
- no homes are listed in Janbar Plat right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.