Nugent Lake Hills
Solid value in a growing area
Median $201K·Schools 3.7/10
The moment you turn onto the gravel drives threading through the pines, the air shifts—cooler, quieter, with the kind of stillness that comes from being surrounded by mature forest. This stretch sits on the edge of the Manistee National Forest, where wooded lots give way to the landscape feeling genuinely remote without being isolated. The whole area has that northern Michigan character—cottages with enclosed porches built to catch long summer evenings, newer metal roofs on older bones, plenty of room to either settle into what's here or build something new. And then there's the detail that ties it all together: Lake Michigan sits right at the boundary, making this one of those rare pockets where inland forest living meets truly close access to the big water.
Why people love it here
$201K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Nugent Lake Hills
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,365/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Nugent Lake Hills 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 Nugent Lake Hills home (around $201,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,331 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,331/mo | $35,482 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,855 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,649 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Homeowners Association
NUGENT LAKE HILLS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Managed by Self-managed
Source: dandb.com · unconfirmed
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Manistee National Forest - Baldwin Ranger District
3.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Frequently asked about Nugent Lake Hills
- What do homes cost in Nugent Lake Hills?
- The median home value in Nugent Lake Hills is about $201,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Nugent Lake Hills housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Nugent Lake Hills right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Nugent Lake Hills?
- Nugent Lake Hills is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).