Leavitt
Surrounded by nature
7 homes for sale·Median $168K·Schools 3.0/10
Out here, the national forest is practically your backyard—the Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit runs right along the edge, and there are three parks within a mile if you want something closer than a drive to Hesperia or the surrounding towns. The real draw, though, is the land itself: two-acre parcels and ten-acre spreads where you'll see deer and turkeys move through, 1950s cottages with quiet setbacks, and McLaren Lake just 0.9 miles away for kayaking and fishing. Lake Michigan sits at the boundary, so depending where you land, water access ranges from the smaller lakes nearby to the big one just beyond. Grocery shopping means heading about five miles out, which isn't nothing, but the tradeoff is the kind of country setting where a home can sit on a corner lot with real space to breathe, new updates inside, and a pole barn waiting for whatever you need to store. This stretch appeals to people looking for a genuine getaway—cottages that have stayed in families for generations, year-round homes with walk-in closets and main-floor laundry, places with good bones and character that ask you to see past the surface.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- McLaren Lake — 0.9 mi
- 15 parks within 1 mile
$54K median household income
- $168K median · 9 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Leavitt
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,141/mo
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9 homes sold in Leavitt this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
McLaren Lake
0.9 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Walkerville Public Schools
Most of Leavitt is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 470 |
| Aggravated assault | 180 |
| Burglary | 119 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 76 |
| Rape | 71 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Arson | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Leavitt alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Leavitt home (around $168,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,013 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Leavitt household earns $53,977 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $356,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,013/mo | $27,019 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,182/mo | $31,510 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,238/mo | $33,009 |
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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$129K
Per listing
Local Government
Leavitt Township
unconfirmed
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Private well
Rural township; individual wells
Septic - individual
No municipal sewer; individual septic
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
No piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Rural; typically propane
Confirm by addressArea fire department (via Mason-Oceana 911)
Rural fire coverage dispatched through county
Source: oceana.mi.us
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Median Income
$54K
Home Value (Census)
$72K
Frequently asked about Leavitt
- What do homes cost in Leavitt?
- The median home value in Leavitt is about $168,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Leavitt housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Leavitt right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Leavitt?
- Leavitt is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
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