East Sugar Grove Area
Highly rated schools nearby
The quick answer
East Sugar Grove Area is a neighborhood, part of Mason County Eastern Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $145,000.
5 homes for sale·Median $145K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Out here, you're sitting on substantial acreage—the average lot runs 26.62 acres, which means your nearest neighbor isn't exactly close enough to borrow sugar from. The landscape is what the sales records keep emphasizing: rolling hills, scattered tree cover, ponds, and enough land for genuine privacy or serious outdoor pursuits. Lake Michigan borders the area directly, and the Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit is adjacent, so water and woods are literally part of the geography rather than a drive away. Most services—coffee, dining—land about 2.4 miles down the road, a trade-off for the kind of space that doesn't exist in subdivisions. Homes here tend toward farmhouses and ranch properties with basements, pole barns, and room to breathe, often sitting well back from paved roads. It's the kind of place where "country setting" isn't marketing speak; it's the actual condition of living.
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Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 5.6 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$145K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in East Sugar Grove Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$984/mo
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5 homes sold in East Sugar Grove Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Median Sale Price
$145K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
3.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,250/mo
$1,100 – $1,400 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake Two
Crime in East Sugar Grove 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Sugar Grove Area home (around $145,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $977 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $977/mo | $26,045 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,124/mo | $29,977 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,174/mo | $31,299 |
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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$132K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$880/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,161 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for East Sugar Grove 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
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in East Sugar Grove Area: the details
Is East Sugar Grove Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in East Sugar Grove Area is like. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Mason County Eastern Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $145,000.
What does it cost to live in East Sugar Grove Area?
The typical home in East Sugar Grove Area goes for around $145,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about East Sugar Grove Area
- What do homes cost in East Sugar Grove Area?
- The median home value in East Sugar Grove Area is about $145,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Sugar Grove Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in East Sugar Grove Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Sugar Grove Area?
- East Sugar Grove Area is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is East Sugar Grove Area walkable?
- East Sugar Grove Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.