Marlborough
Solid value in a growing area
Median $115K·Schools 3.7/10
Golden hour hits this stretch right—when the light softens across modest cottages and the air carries the mineral smell of Lake Michigan a tenth of a mile away. These are compact homes, mostly two bedrooms, many recently refreshed with new roofs, windows, and updated systems; a few retain knotty pine interiors and that authentic cabin character. Outbuildings dot the properties—garages for boats and trucks, pole barns, storage sheds—the kind of place where people keep their outdoor gear close at hand.
Why people love it here
$115K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Explore Marlborough
Same name, different focus — Marlborough is also covered as:
- Marlborough Community — community details
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Median home price in Marlborough
Estimated Monthly Payment
$782/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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5 homes sold in Marlborough this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Marlborough 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 Marlborough home (around $115,200) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $20k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $763 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $763/mo | $20,336 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $878/mo | $23,416 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $917/mo | $24,443 |
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, 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$11K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$22K
Per listing
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
North Lake Boating Access Site
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(4)
North Lake Boating Access Site
M-37 Bridge Boating Access Site
The Forks Boating Access Site
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Pere Marquette State Trail
Bike Path
Frequently asked about Marlborough
- What do homes cost in Marlborough?
- The median home value in Marlborough is about $115,200. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marlborough housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Marlborough right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marlborough?
- Marlborough is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).