N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area
Wide open spaces
Median $215K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, you're living in genuine woodland—ten-, twenty-acre parcels that back up to Manistee National Forest, the kind of setup where a hunting cabin or wooded retreat actually makes sense instead of just sounding romantic. County-maintained roads connect the properties; most places sit on gravel or paved access with utilities already run (well, septic, electric), which means you're not starting from scratch if you want to build or rehab. Lake Michigan is practically at your doorstep, and Hungerford Lake Recreation Area sits adjacent, so if you're the type who came here *on purpose* rather than by accident, you already know what that proximity means—launching points for fishing, water access, the whole reason the original owners carved out properties here in the first place. A handful of cabins and ranch homes scattered across the landscape date back decades, some recently updated, most with that honest woodstove-and-baseboard aesthetic that signals "this is where people actually live when they're done with pretending." Irons—the nearest town—is a short drive, and ORV country opens up immediately in multiple directions. This stretch rewards people who want land, not lawns.
Why people love it here
9.3 acre avg lots
- 478 homes
$215K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,460/mo
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See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$215K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Skinner Park
2.5 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area home (around $215,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,430 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,430/mo | $38,134 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,646/mo | $43,904 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,719/mo | $45,834 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$32K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,335 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile 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
Skinner Park
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area is about $215,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area?
- N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area walkable?
- N Astor Rd & W 10 1/2 Mile Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.