Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area
Strong schools draw families here
1 home for sale·Median $245K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.3/10
This pocket of west Michigan sits practically on top of Lake Michigan—just a mile to the shoreline—yet the neighborhood itself reads as quietly residential, with modest ranch and bungalow homes on tight quarter-acre lots. The real signature here is proximity without intrusion: a skate park sits adjacent, schools cluster within walking distance, and downtown Ludington (with its hospital, shops, and restaurants) lies just a few blocks away, accessible enough that you don't need to plan an outing. Thirty restaurants within a mile means dinner options range from casual tacos to steak, and a coffee shop lands at an easy eight-minute walk, though stepping outside your door often puts a meal vendor within arm's reach. Homes tend toward solid 1970s-and-newer ranch and bungalow stock with full basements, updated kitchens, and decks facing small, fenced yards—the kind of place where you inherit original built-ins and enough storage to actually use it, and where a screened porch overlooking the backyard feels like luxury on a regular budget.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 0.3 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$245K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,663/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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7 homes sold in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Michigan
Crime in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area home (around $245,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,622 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,622/mo | $43,249 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,867/mo | $49,799 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,949/mo | $51,985 |
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.
Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,253 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd 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
Levouix Memorial Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(8)
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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Frequently asked about Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area
- What do homes cost in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area?
- The median home value in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area is about $245,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area?
- Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area walkable?
- Lawndale St & W Johnson Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.