Old Saugatuck Area
Space and nature
The quick answer
Old Saugatuck Area is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Saugatuck Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $700,000.
13 homes for sale·Median $700K·Walkability 4.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
You'll know you're in Manchester Re-Plat the moment the road widens and the lots start sprawling—2.61 acres of breathing room is the default here, not the exception. It's the kind of place where you can actually see the appeal of West Michigan without the resort-town exhaustion; Wicks Park sits practically on your doorstep, and you've got 18 parks within a mile if you're the type who likes options. Restaurants and coffee shops are steps away—literally—but the neighborhood itself is residential enough that you're not waking up to foot traffic. The median sale price hovers around $460K, which buys you land and quiet in a town that otherwise swells with summer visitors chasing galleries and Oval Beach. Saugatuck Public Schools serves the area, and if you need the bigger city, Grand Rapids is under an hour away, though you won't feel like you need it most days.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Kalamazoo Lake within walking distance
- 78 parks within 1 mile
- Wicks Park: 4 min walk
- Mount Baldhead Park: 5 min walk
2.3 acre avg lots
- 196 homes
Saugatuck High School
- High — 0.5 mi away
- Saugatuck
- 3 rated schools in district
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Old Saugatuck Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,752/mo
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30 homes sold in Old Saugatuck Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 8/10
School District: Saugatuck Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wicks Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
78
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Kalamazoo Lake
0.0 mi
Median Sale · Houses
$800K
20 sales in last 12mo
Median Sale · Condos
$525K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
78
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Wicks Park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$800/mo
$700 – $900 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Vista SuperValu
Outside Coffee Co
Wicks Park Bar and Grill
+1 more
Wicks Park
Beery Field Playground
Goshorn Creek
Oval Beach
64th Street
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
Crime in Old Saugatuck 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 Saugatuck.
Saugatuck crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Old Saugatuck Area home (around $700,000) at today's 6.76% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $127k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,756 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,756/mo | $126,823 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $5,473/mo | $145,943 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,715/mo | $152,392 |
Estimates use a 6.76% 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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$278K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$255K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$900K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$360K
Median
Who actually lends in Old Saugatuck Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Saugatuck
Source: saugatuckcity.com · unconfirmed
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
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,546 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Resident-arranged hauler
Confirm hauler with city.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressServices for Saugatuck · Source: klswa.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Old Saugatuck 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.
🛒 Grocery(1)
Lake Vista SuperValu
Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Saugatuck High School
School
School
School Number 4
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Blue Star Gym
Fitness Center
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
Dog Park in Dudleyville Plat Area
Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(8)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Mildred A. Peterson Nature Preserve Trail
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Saugatuck Douglas District Library
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Living in Old Saugatuck Area: the details
Is Old Saugatuck Area a good place to live?
Old Saugatuck Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. For getting around, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Saugatuck Public Schools. The going price is around $700,000.
What does it cost to live in Old Saugatuck Area?
Homes range from around $525,000 for condos to $800,000 for single-family houses. That spread reflects the mix of housing here rather than a single going rate. There are 13 homes for sale here right now and 30 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Old Saugatuck Area
- What do homes cost in Old Saugatuck Area?
- The median home value in Old Saugatuck Area is about $700,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Old Saugatuck Area housing market?
- there are 13 homes for sale in Old Saugatuck Area right now, and 30 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Old Saugatuck Area?
- Old Saugatuck Area is served by Saugatuck Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Saugatuck High School (8/10).
- Is Old Saugatuck Area walkable?
- Old Saugatuck Area scores 4.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
