N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
1 home for sale·Median $219K·Walkability 3.0/10
Out here, the vastness feels deceptive—what looks like remote forest on a map turns out to be threaded with river access and enough acreage to genuinely disappear into. Properties sit on parcels of several acres, many backing onto the Little Manistee River. The Manistee National Forest wraps around the neighborhood, and a walk to its White Cloud Unit takes just five minutes. Homes tend toward cottages and modest year-round dwellings—some renovated, some vintage, many with additions built for family use or seasonal rental income. Fishing, kayaking, and riverside access appear in nearly every conversation about what draws people here; the river isn't a view from a distance but something you can reach on foot from your property. Dining and shopping require a short drive—the nearest restaurant sits about three miles out—but the trade-off is land, trees, and the hum of natural rhythms rather than road noise.
Why people love it here
$219K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,486/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Unnamed park
Indian Lake
Crime in N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 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 Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area home (around $218,863) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $39k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,456 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,456/mo | $38,819 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,676/mo | $44,693 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,750/mo | $46,657 |
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
Typical Land Value
$7K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$289K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$926/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,229 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 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
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area
- What do homes cost in N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area?
- The median home value in N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area is about $218,863. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- Is N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area walkable?
- N Squaw Lake Rd & N Usfs 5514 Rd Area scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.