Lacey Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Lacey Area is a neighborhood, part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $293,000.
7 homes for sale·Median $293K·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.
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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
$293K median
- 14 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Lacey Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,986/mo
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14 homes sold in Lacey Area this year. Thinking of selling?
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
Median Sale Price
$293K
14 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Long Lake Boating Access Site
1.4 mi
Expected Rent
$1,575/mo
$1,400 – $1,775 · estimated range
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 Lacey 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 Lacey Area home (around $292,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $53k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,970 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,970/mo | $52,539 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,268/mo | $60,471 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,368/mo | $63,137 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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 Lacey 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 Lacey 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
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Living in Lacey Area: the details
Is Lacey Area a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Lacey Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hastings Area School District. Expect prices centered around $293,000.
What does it cost to live in Lacey Area?
The typical home in Lacey Area goes for around $293,000. There are 7 homes for sale here right now and 14 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Lacey Area
- What do homes cost in Lacey Area?
- The median home value in Lacey Area is about $292,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Lacey Area housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Lacey Area right now, and 14 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Lacey Area?
- Lacey Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is DeltonKellogg High School (8/10).
- Is Lacey Area walkable?
- Lacey Area scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.