N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $320K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
Out here, you're trading grid streets for country roads and serious acreage—think multi-acre parcels carved from working woods, creeks that run year-round, and the kind of privacy that comes from knowing your nearest neighbor is actually a distance away. Lake Michigan sits just over a mile west, close enough that Pentwater's beaches and river fishing show up in local conversation, but far enough that you're not living in the tourist crush. A grocery run takes about five miles, and US 31 threading nearby means you can reach Ludington without feeling landlocked. The cabins and newer ranch homes scattered across the landscape tend toward open floors and practical kitchens—folks building here aren't fussing with pretense. Wooded lots and the occasional glimpse of creek or river character what people choose when they want Michigan's sandy-soil country without abandoning all connection to civilization.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 4 parks within 1 mile
- Pentwater Lake: 15 min drive
- Bass Lake: 11 min drive
$320K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,175/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
4
within 1 mile
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Pentwater Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Pentwater Lake
Crime in N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson 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 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area home (around $320,400) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $57k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,131 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,131/mo | $56,829 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,454/mo | $65,427 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,561/mo | $68,303 |
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
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$23K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$80K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$906/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,343 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson 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)
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Pentwater Pathways Red Loop
Bike Path
Pentwater Pathways Blue/Red
Bike Path
Pentwater Pathways Yellow/Red
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area?
- The median home value in N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area is about $320,400. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area?
- N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area is served by Pentwater Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Pentwater Public School (6/10).
- Is N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area walkable?
- N 72nd Ave & W Jefferson Rd Area 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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