N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $100K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, the land itself is the main attraction—wooded parcels and quiet roads where a pole barn and open acreage feel like the whole point. The Big Manistee River and its Little cousin run through the area, drawing folks who fish and hunt; ORV and snowmobile trails start practically at your driveway, threading through the Manistee National Forest just a short walk away. Cabins and homes sit on two to ten acres, many of them turnkey retreats with decks overlooking the woods, skylights, and the kind of insulation that makes an up-north winter manageable. A restaurant and coffee shop are minutes away when you need them, and Lake Michigan sits less than a mile out, but honestly most of what matters is the forest itself—the rivers, the trails, the space to breathe. This is the kind of place where a furnished cabin or a modest home on wooded ground isn't a second thought; it's exactly what people come here to find.
Why people love it here
$100K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$679/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain 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 Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area home (around $100,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $18k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $665 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $665/mo | $17,737 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $766/mo | $20,421 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $799/mo | $21,318 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$35K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,144 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain 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
☕ Coffee(1)
Sweetfern Cafe & Emporium, Inc
Café
Frequently asked about N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area is about $100,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area?
- N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area walkable?
- N Little Manistee River Dr & W Eden Mountain Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.