Marlborough
Solid value in a growing area
Median $163K·Walkability 3.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
The moment you roll in, you hear water—the Pere Marquette and Baldwin rivers threading through, close enough that half the listings mention them without trying. This is small-town Michigan at its most honest: two-bedroom cottages and family homes with knotty pine, metal roofs that look fresh, basements that run deep. Most places here sit within earshot of a river or within reach of state land, which means the draw isn't shopping or restaurants but the opposite—hundreds of acres for hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, and fishing. It's the kind of place where a 280-foot river lot reads like a luxury, where a pole barn counts as real infrastructure, and where "close to all the amenities" means the village is five minutes away, not that you'll find chain stores. People land here to stay quiet or escape loud, and the landscape makes both possible.
Why people love it here
$163K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Marlborough
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,106/mo
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12 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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Dairy Queen
North Lake Boating Access Site
Unnamed playground
North Pond
MCCT - Big O Spur
Pere Marquette State Trail
Marquette Trails Country Club
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 $162,950) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,098 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,098/mo | $29,292 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,264/mo | $33,714 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,320/mo | $35,201 |
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
8 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$22K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$902/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,309 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% 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 Marlborough 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.
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Frequently asked about Marlborough
- What do homes cost in Marlborough?
- The median home value in Marlborough is about $162,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marlborough housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Marlborough right now, and 12 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).
- Is Marlborough walkable?
- Marlborough scores 3.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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