Little Manistee
Solid value in a growing area
Median $185K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
The Little Manistee River defines this place—low-bank access and dry frontage mean the water isn't a distant view but part of your actual property line, whether you're casting for salmon and steelhead or just sitting on a back porch watching wildlife move through. It's the kind of geography that turns a weekend getaway into something you actually use, year-round.
Why people love it here
$185K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Little Manistee
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,256/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Oak Grove Tavern
Crime in Little Manistee 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Little Manistee home (around $185,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,247 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,247/mo | $33,256 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,435/mo | $38,276 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,499/mo | $39,964 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$30K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,144 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Little Manistee 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
Skinner Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
☕ Coffee(1)
Sweetfern Cafe & Emporium, Inc
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Frequently asked about Little Manistee
- What do homes cost in Little Manistee?
- The median home value in Little Manistee is about $185,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Little Manistee housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Little Manistee right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Little Manistee?
- Little Manistee is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is Little Manistee walkable?
- Little Manistee scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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