McLean
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Median $227K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.8/10
Out here you're dealing with real land—five and ten acre parcels, pole barns, and deer moving through the woods at dawn. It's the kind of stretch where a cabin on the property or a ranch set back in the trees feels less like a luxury and more like the obvious choice. Less than an hour from Bridgeton township, a short drive puts you near Fremont and Muskegon when you need something beyond the quiet. The homes here run the gamut—some need work, some are solid—but what ties them together is space and enough woods around you that you're not seeing neighbors unless you're looking for them.
Why people love it here
Fremont High School
- High — 6.9 mi away
- Fremont
- 4 rated schools in district
$227K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in McLean
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,539/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Fremont Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
7 Mile Inn
Bridgeton Township Park
Mystery Lake
LP19 Snowmobile Trail
Crime in McLean 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 Newaygo County.
Newaygo County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced McLean home (around $226,700) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,508 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,508/mo | $40,209 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,736/mo | $46,293 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,812/mo | $48,328 |
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, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Local Government · area-wide
Bridgeton Township
Source: bridgetontownshipmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$916/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,410 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; private wells typical.
Septic - individual
Rural township; individual septic typical.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Residents arrange private trash haulers.
Consumers Energy Co|Great Lakes Energy Coop · ~14.3¢/kWh
Regional IOU.
Confirm by addressFremont / Grant / Egelston Fire Departments (closest-responder)
Township serviced by Fremont, Grant and Egelston FDs on a closest-available basis.
Services for Bridgeton · Source: bridgetontownshipmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for McLean 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
Bridgeton Township Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about McLean
- What do homes cost in McLean?
- The median home value in McLean is about $226,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the McLean housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in McLean right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve McLean?
- McLean is served by Fremont Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fremont High School (8/10).
- Is McLean walkable?
- McLean 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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