Lee
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $234K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
Driving through Lee township feels like moving through open land—23,000 acres of it, mostly quiet and undeveloped, where you're never quite sure what's around the next bend. The pace here is unhurried; roads wind past farmland and scattered homes, and there's real space between things. Homes run around $228K, which buys you actual acreage and distance from the noise rather than a postage-stamp lot. Kids attend schools in the Bloomingdale Public School District, and if you're into trails, the Kal-Haven State Trail Access sits about 3.7 miles away—close enough for a weekend excursion, far enough that you won't feel crowded by day-trippers. Lee township sits in Allegan County, which means you're wedged between West Michigan's agricultural heart and the quieter side of things; Grand Rapids is a reasonable drive if you need city amenities, but most days here move at their own speed. There's something honest about a place this rural—no pretense, no shortcuts, just land and the people who choose to live on it.
Why people love it here
$49K median household income
- $234K median · 16 sales in last 12mo
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Same name, different focus — Lee is also covered as:
- Lee Community — community details
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Median home price in Lee
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,587/mo
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School District: Bloomingdale Public School District
Most of Lee is policed by the Allegan County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (433 per 100,000 residents) and burglary (129 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.001% of the population, roughly 1 in 100,000 residents.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 433 |
| Burglary | 129 |
| Aggravated assault | 78 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 58 |
| Rape | 9 |
| Arson | 7 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Homicide | 1 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Allegan County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Allegan County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Lee alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Lee home (around $233,750) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,385 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Lee household earns $49,434 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $321,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,385/mo | $36,930 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,620/mo | $43,204 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,699/mo | $45,301 |
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 and median property taxes, 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
14 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$97K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Lee, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
Solar potential
~$871/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,351 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.
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.
Median Income
$49K
Home Value (Census)
$97K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Kal-Haven State Trail Access
3.7 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 $233,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lee housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Lee right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. 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 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
