MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area
Surrounded by nature
3 homes for sale·Median $300K·Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 5.8/10
Most people expect rural Michigan to mean one thing—and then they arrive out here and realize it's something altogether different. Yes, the roads are quiet and the lots run large (averaging over fourteen acres), but this stretch isn't isolated; it's genuinely positioned between water and woodland, with Twin Lakes practically on the doorstep and Long Lake just beyond. The boating access site sits right adjacent, so launching a boat or watching the sunset doesn't require a drive. Dirt roads wind through properties with mature timber, open pasture, and enough space for barns, outbuildings, sheds, and whatever outdoor life you're building. A restaurant sits about a mile and a half away, close enough that you're not completely removed from commerce, but far enough that the land still feels like yours.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Long Lake within walking distance
- Lost Lake: 6 min drive
- Culver Lake: 7 min drive
Star Elementary School
- Elementary — 11.3 mi away
- Hastings Area
- 1 rated school in district
$300K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,037/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Long Lake Boating Access Site
1.4 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Long Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Long Lake Boating Access Site
Lost Lake
Crime in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area home (around $300,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,995 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,995/mo | $53,210 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,297/mo | $61,262 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,398/mo | $63,954 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$4K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$199K
Per listing
Who actually lends in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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.
Solar potential
~$910/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,368 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD 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.
🍕 Restaurants(1)
Banfield General Store
Restaurant
🍺 Bars(1)
Wild Mike's
Bar
🏫 Schools(10)
Culver School
Pleasantview School
Burroughs School
King School
Monroe School
+5 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Dowling Public Library
Frequently asked about MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area
- What do homes cost in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area?
- The median home value in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area is about $300,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area?
- MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area walkable?
- MUD LAKE RD & E HICKORY RD Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.