Jugville
Solid value in a growing area
Median $250K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 4.8/10
Most people expect the countryside to feel empty, but out here you'll find yourself drawn to genuine fishing and all-day recreation. The area sits deep in rural Newaygo County, anchored by The Shack, a retreat center on 141 acres with a log lodge and a nightly banana split bar that's been running since the 1970s. Historic museum pieces from the 1880s and early 1900s remain scattered through the region, and the landscape itself is what matters most: waterfront cottages with expansive views from every room, ranch homes with generous yards, and cabins set a half-mile back in the woods for the kind of quiet that cell service can barely reach.
Why people love it here
$250K median
- 11 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Jugville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,697/mo
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11 homes sold in Jugville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: White Cloud Public Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Shamrock
Road Side Park
Robinson Lake
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Fremont Cinemas
Crime in Jugville 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Jugville home (around $250,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,685 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,685/mo | $44,940 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,940/mo | $51,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,025/mo | $54,005 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
Sherman Township (Newaygo County)
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Solar potential
~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler (Republic Services)
No municipal collection; residents contract haulers
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Coop rate book lists Sherman Twp in its Newaygo territory
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Deep-rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Newaygo County 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Services for Sherman · Source: republicservices.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Jugville 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.
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Frequently asked about Jugville
- What do homes cost in Jugville?
- The median home value in Jugville is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Jugville housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Jugville right now, and 11 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Jugville?
- Jugville is served by White Cloud Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Daisy Brook Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Jugville walkable?
- Jugville scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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