N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $253K·Walkability 0.0/10
You expect isolation way out here on the rural fringe, and that's partly what you get—land, quiet, space to breathe—but what actually defines this stretch is water and access. The area sits less than a quarter-mile from Lake Michigan, and that proximity shapes everything: properties sprawl across 6, 10, even more acres with river frontage on the Little Manistee running through, low banks that make the water usable without a fight. Rustic cabins and newer homes built for retreat live side by side, a handful with serious riverfront footage and the kind of privacy you drive 20–30 minutes out of town for. Hungerford Lake Recreation Area is a couple miles away if you want trails and public shoreline. Most of what you're buying here is acreage and water access, not walkable amenities—the trade-off is deliberate and exactly the point.
Why people love it here
$253K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,719/mo
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Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Ahmikwam Lake
Little Manistee Motorcycle Trail
Crime in N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond 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 Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area home (around $253,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,684/mo | $44,918 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,939/mo | $51,715 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,025/mo | $53,988 |
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.
Solar potential
~$897/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,278 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond 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
Triangle Park
3.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area is about $253,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area?
- N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area is served by Pine River Area Schools.
- Is N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond Rd Area walkable?
- N Nelson Rd & N Two Pond 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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