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N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area

Solid value in a growing area

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $216,000.

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5 homes for sale·Median $216K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.3/10

🏙️75 mito Downtown GR(~2h 31m drive)
🏞️62 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 4m drive)

Driving through this stretch puts you within steps of coffee and restaurants, with Liberty Park sitting right adjacent—the kind of walkable-to-everything setup that keeps daily errands quick. The neighborhood spans 291 acres of modest residential lots averaging about 0.15 acres each, the kind of tight-knit block pattern where homes sit close enough to their neighbors that a morning walk to downtown takes minutes, not a drive. Most properties here are ranch-style and cape-cod homes with fenced yards and attached garages, many freshly updated or mid-renovation, anchoring what feels like a genuine town center rather than a sprawl. From here, the Scottville Riverside Park and Pere Marquette River sit just a few miles south, while Lake Michigan beaches and Ludington are under 10 minutes away—close enough that weekend trips happen without much planning.

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💰Home Values

$216K median

  • 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,464/mo

$
$43,130
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,11976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Median Sale Price

$216K

12 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Optimist Park

0.3 mi

Expected Rent

$925/mo

$850 – $1,000 · estimated range

4.3
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 5/10

School District: Mason County Central Schools

5Mason County Central HSHigh · 09-12 · 407 students · 22:1 · 0.3 mi
5Mason County Central MSMiddle · 06-08 · 297 students · 19:1 · 0.4 mi
3Mason County Central Upper ElementaryElementary · 03-05 · 249 students · 16:1 · 0.4 mi

Crime in N Main St & W Johnson 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 Mason County.

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To buy a median-priced N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area home (around $215,650) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,455 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,455/mo$38,796
10% (+PMI)$1,674/mo$44,652
5% (+PMI)$1,748/mo$46,621

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

17 parcels

Active / pending

Median Price

$20K

Per listing

Multifamily for sale

Listings

2 buildings

Active / pending

Median Price

$843K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$190K

Median

Solar potential

~$898/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,286 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for N Main St & W Johnson 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

Optimist Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(3)

R&T Colossal Kitchen

Restaurant

0.2 mimap

Johnnys

Restaurant

2.6 mimap
Applebee's

Restaurant

4.8 mimap

☕ Coffee(2)

North Country Cafe & Catering

Café

0.2 mimap
State & Main Coffee

Café

0.2 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Optimist Park
0.3 mimap

McPhail Field

0.4 mimap

Unnamed park

1.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⚡ EV Charging(1)

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging

4.8 mimap
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Living in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area: the details

Is N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area. 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 Central Schools. Expect prices centered around $216,000.

What does it cost to live in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area?

The median home value in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area is about $216,000. There are 5 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area

What do homes cost in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area?
The median home value in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area is about $215,650. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area housing market?
there are 5 homes for sale in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area right now, and 12 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area?
N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
Is N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area walkable?
N Main St & W Johnson 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 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in N Main St & W Johnson Rd Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,464/mo

$
$43,130
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,11976%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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