New Era
Solid value in a growing area
Median $230K·Walkability 2.8/10
The Hart-Montague Trail runs right through here, and on any decent day you'll spot cyclists rolling past—many of them stopping at Morat's Bakery, which won a statewide donut award and knows how to feed hungry riders. It's a small village where people tend to stay put; homes sit on spacious lots, some backing onto wooded acres or wrapped by fenced yards, and the architecture ranges from early-1900s cottages with original woodwork to contemporary ranch homes with room to breathe. Country Dairy has operated here for years, anchoring the local economy, and Oceana Winery sits nearby with views that draw visitors year-round. Lake Michigan is minutes away, and you're closer to the shoreline than to any major city—which means you get the benefit of water access without being swallowed by development. The place has character rooted in what it is: a village where the bike trail passes through town and the bakery's donuts are good enough to make people stop.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in New Era
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/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
Country Dairy Farm Store
Lewis Coffee Company
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Browns Pond
Unnamed beach
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Shelby Public Library
Crime in New Era 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced New Era home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
Shelby Township (Oceana County)
Source: shelbytownshipoceana.com · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$912/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,381 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged private hauler; Oceana County transfer/recycling
No township municipal collection; county transfer/recycling available
Consumers Energy · ~14.3¢/kWh
Consumers Energy serves Shelby village/corridor; Great Lakes Energy in pockets
Confirm by addressNo piped natural gas (propane/LP)
Largely propane; limited piped gas
Confirm by addressShelby Police Department (village) / Oceana County Sheriff (township)
Shelby village PD; Sheriff covers rural township
Services for Shelby · Source: oceana.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for New Era 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.
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Hilltop Cheese Co
Restaurant
Frosty's Oasis
Restaurant
The Grill
Restaurant
The Social Goat Tavern
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(1)
Lewis Coffee Company
Café
🏫 Schools(17)
New Era Elementary School
School
New Era Christian School
Eagle School
Carpenter School
Cranston School
+12 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Shelby Public Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Connect
EV Charging
Frequently asked about New Era
- What do homes cost in New Era?
- The median home value in New Era is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the New Era housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in New Era right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve New Era?
- New Era is served by Shelby Public Schools.
- Is New Era walkable?
- New Era scores 2.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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