N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $174K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 3.0/10
What surprises people about this stretch is that Lake Michigan sits right on the doorstep—literally zero miles away—yet the vibe here is pure rural Michigan, all acre-plus lots and country roads rather than beach-town density. Homes tend toward the spacious side: think tri-levels and expanded farmhouses on generous land, many with recent updates like new roofing, modern plumbing, and fresh flooring that suggest owners who actually plan to stay and make improvements. The Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit is barely a mile out, so if you want to escape into state land without driving far, it's there. Wells are common (newer ones especially), and septic systems mean you're truly out here rather than plugged into municipal infrastructure. There's a rural-village character to the immediate surroundings—modest, unpretentious, built on the assumption that land and quieter living matter more than being minutes from downtown anywhere.
Why people love it here
$174K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,178/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Walkerville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit
Little Pebawma Lake
Crime in N 168th Ave & E Van Buren 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area home (around $173,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,149 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,149/mo | $30,627 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,322/mo | $35,266 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,381/mo | $36,814 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,383 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N 168th Ave & E Van Buren 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Black Lake County Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area?
- The median home value in N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area is about $173,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area?
- N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area is served by Walkerville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Walkerville Public School (3/10).
- Is N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area walkable?
- N 168th Ave & E Van Buren Rd Area 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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