Lee
Solid value in a growing area
Median $165K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 4.0/10
If you're serious about land and don't mind a long driveway, this stretch of Lee township has people building on acreage—44 acres here, 30 acres there, blueberry farms with ponds and outbuildings scattered across the rural landscape. Hunting, fishing, and room to breathe are the recurring themes in what locals have actually chosen to put down roots here. South Haven's beaches and restaurants are under 20 minutes away when you want them, but out here you're trading proximity for property that lets you disappear into the countryside.
Why people love it here
$165K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in Lee
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,120/mo
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Bloomingdale Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Kal-Haven State Trail Access
Lester Lake
Northwest Trail
Crime in Lee 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Lee home (around $165,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,097 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,097/mo | $29,266 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,264/mo | $33,694 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,319/mo | $35,175 |
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
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$137K
Per listing
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Solar potential
~$858/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,261 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Lee · Source: leetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Lee 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
Kal-Haven State Trail Access
3.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Lee
- What do homes cost in Lee?
- The median home value in Lee is about $165,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lee housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Lee right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lee?
- Lee is served by Bloomingdale Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Pullman Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Lee walkable?
- Lee scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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