N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area
Strong schools draw families here
4 homes for sale·Median $229K·Walkability 0.3/10·Schools 7.0/10
What surprises most people about this stretch is how much space you actually get—we're talking acreage, not postage stamps. The landscape here runs to woods and water: homes sit on parcels ranging from under 12 acres on average, and the feel is decidedly rural, with quiet dead-end roads, pole barns, and the kind of land that invites horses, gardens, or just room to breathe. The Big Sauble River cuts through, offering private riverside access for a few lucky properties, and Gun Lake anchors the area with sandy frontage and water views that neighbors mention first when they talk about why they stay. Lake Michigan is right at the edge—practically at your door—making this genuinely rare terrain for west Michigan: deep woods backed by Great Lakes shoreline. The Manistee National Forest-White Cloud Unit sits adjacent, which means your backyard neighbors an actual forest, and hunting and outdoor recreation aren't a drive away, they're a walk away. Recently sold homes here show serious investment in updates—new roofs, fresh AC, solar systems, energy-efficient windows—so you're seeing people who choose to stay and improve rather than flip. It's country living without feeling remote.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 11.9 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$229K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,555/mo
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4 homes sold in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Hof Bar & Grill
Hoags Lake Day Use Area
Unnamed playground
Mud Lake
US Forest Foot Trail
Crime in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St 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 N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area home (around $229,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,523 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,523/mo | $40,617 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,754/mo | $46,763 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,831/mo | $48,818 |
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
$5K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$57K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$874/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,115 kWh/yr · offsets ~58% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Custer Rd & E Michigan St 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
Hoags Lake Day Use Area
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area
- What do homes cost in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area?
- The median home value in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area is about $229,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in N Custer Rd & E Michigan St 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 Michigan St Area?
- N Custer Rd & E Michigan St 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 Michigan St Area walkable?
- N Custer Rd & E Michigan St Area scores 0.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.