Millerton
Strong schools draw families here
Median $420K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.0/10
What surprises people about this area is how much land comes standard. Properties stretch across thirty, forty, even fifty acres—wooded rolling hills punctuated by barns, pole structures, and the occasional private pond stocked for fishing. The Big Sable River cuts through, and driveways wind long and private off the main roads. The landscape reads as genuinely rural: deer blinds visible from back windows, outbuildings for equipment and storage, space enough to hunt, garden, or simply disappear into the trees.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 10.2 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$420K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Millerton
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pleasant Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Millerton 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Millerton home (around $420,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $74k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,794 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,794/mo | $74,494 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,216/mo | $85,766 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,358/mo | $89,535 |
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.
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Solar potential
~$928/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,243 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Great Lakes Energy · ~14.9¢/kWh
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural LP/propane common.
Confirm by addressServices for Sheridan · Source: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Millerton 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
Sauble Township Community Gardens
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Millerton
- What do homes cost in Millerton?
- The median home value in Millerton is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Millerton housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Millerton right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Millerton?
- Millerton is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Millerton walkable?
- Millerton scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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