Amber Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Amber Area is a neighborhood, part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $403,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $403K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.3/10
You're looking at wide-open land with serious breathing room—the kind of place where your lot actually feels like your lot. Lake Michigan is right there (literally adjacent), so water access shapes everything out here, and Ramps and Rails Skate Park sits practically on the boundary if you've got kids who skate. Properties run large, averaging well over six acres, which means you're not staring at your neighbor's fence line; instead you've got space for whatever you want to build or do. The recent sales out here tell the story: lakefront estates, wooded privacy, open floor plans with views, and enough land that a detached garage or second structure feels almost expected. A handful of restaurants and coffee shops are within steps, so you're not completely cut off, but the real draw is the quiet and the acreage. About eight miles from Ludington if you're factoring in town access, and the school district covers the broader area—everything here points toward people wanting land, water, and room to breathe.
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Why people love it here
$403K median
- 12 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Amber Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,736/mo
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12 homes sold in Amber Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$403K
12 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Hackert Lake Boating Access Site
0.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,250 – $1,475 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Crime in Amber 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 Amber Area home (around $402,950) at today's 6.71% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,727 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,727/mo | $72,719 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,138/mo | $83,690 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,277/mo | $87,384 |
Estimates use a 6.71% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$91K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$55K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,216 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Amber 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
Hackert Lake Boating Access Site
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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Living in Amber Area: the details
Is Amber Area a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Amber Area. When it comes to errands, 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. The going price is around $403,000.
What does it cost to live in Amber Area?
The median home value in Amber Area is about $403,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 12 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Amber Area
- What do homes cost in Amber Area?
- The median home value in Amber Area is about $402,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Amber Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Amber 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 Amber Area?
- Amber Area is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central MS (5/10).
- Is Amber Area walkable?
- Amber Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.