Neighborhood23223.2 acres

N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area

Strong schools draw families here

5 homes for sale·Median $188K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10

🏙️79 mito Downtown GR
🏞️67 mito Lake Michigan

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.

Why people love it here

🎓Schools
70

Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School

  • High — 5.6 mi away
  • Mason County Eastern Schools
  • 1 rated school in district
💰Home Values

$188K median

  • 4 sales in last 12mo
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Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: Mason County Eastern Schools

7Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 171 students · 18:1 · 5.6 mi
5Mason County Central MSMiddle · 06-08 · 297 students · 19:1 · 6.1 mi
3Mason County Central Upper ElementaryElementary · 03-05 · 249 students · 16:1 · 6.2 mi
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Frequently asked about N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area

What do homes cost in N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area?
The median home value in N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area is about $187,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area housing market?
there are 5 homes for sale in N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area?
N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
Is N Custer Rd & E Fountain Rd Area walkable?
N Custer Rd & E Fountain 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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Data sources: parcels, sales · Updated 6/21/2026