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Opportunity Zone1781.7 acres

Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505)

Walkable and connected

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $340K·Walkability 6.5/10

🌳Top 6% park access
🏙️78 mito Downtown GR(~2h 36m drive)
🏞️62 mito Lake Michigan(~2h 4m drive)

Why people love it here

🚶Walkability
65

Very walkable

  • Fritz Taphouse: 2 min walk
  • 5 places within a 10 min walk
💰Home Values

$340K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo

Notable nearby

🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby— Ludington Farmer's Market is a 4 min drive
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,308/mo

$
$68,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,76476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Walkability

6.5

Good

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
7.2
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
5.2
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Timbers

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
The Q Smokehouse
7 minbike
☕Coffee Shops
Walkable

Ludington Harbor Cafe

15 minwalk· 7 min bike· 3 min drive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Easy walk

Fritz Taphouse

2 minwalk· 2 min bike· <1 min drive
Pomorski's Tavern
10 minwalk
Ludington Bay Brewing Company
12 minwalk
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Bikeable

Ludington Farmer's Market

9 minbike· 19 min walk· 4 min drive
🌳Parks
Short walk

Copeyon Park

7 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Short walk

Unnamed playground

7 minwalk· 5 min bike· 2 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Short walk

Pere Marquette Lake

8 minwalk· 4 min bike· 1 min drive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Cartier Park Nature Trail

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
🚴Bike Paths
Quick drive

Unnamed bike_path

7 mindrive· 16 min bike
⛳Golf Courses
Quick drive

Epworth Heights Golf Course

9 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8

9 mindrive

Crime in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) 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 Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) home (around $340,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $61k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,292 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,292/mo$61,119
10% (+PMI)$2,638/mo$70,345
5% (+PMI)$2,754/mo$73,447

Estimates use a 6.66% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

7 parcels

Active / pending

Median Price

$195K

Per listing

Multifamily for sale

Listings

5 buildings

Active / pending

Median Price

$250K

Per building

Price Per Unit

$125K

Median

Who actually lends in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~23 loans · $5M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 87%FHA 9%VA 4%

Most active lenders

1Mortgage 1 Incorporated39%
2The Huntington National Bank13%
3Rocket Mortgage, LLC9%
4Crosscountry Mortgage, INC.9%
5Old National Bank9%
Refinances~18 loans · $3M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 67%FHA 28%VA 6%

Most active lenders

1Rocket Mortgage, LLC33%
2The Huntington National Bank17%
3Mortgage 1 Incorporated11%
4Freedom Mortgage Corporation6%
5GoodLeap, LLC6%

Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.

Solar potential

~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,330 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) 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.

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Timbers

Restaurant

0.6 mimap
The Q Smokehouse

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

The Alley Bar & Grill

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

The Grand

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

The Blu Moon

Restaurant

0.6 mimap

☕ Coffee(6)

Ludington Harbor Cafe

Café

0.6 mimap

Red Rooster Coffee

Café

0.6 mimap
Cluck Bucket

Café

0.7 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Fritz Taphouse

Bar

109mmap

Pomorski's Tavern

Bar

0.4 mimap

Ludington Bay Brewing Company

Pub

0.5 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Copeyon Park

0.3 mimap

Levouix Memorial Park

0.6 mimap

Waterfront Park

0.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Bike Path

Bike Path

1.8 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.8 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

2.0 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

⚡ EV Charging(1)

Tesla Supercharger

EV Charging

3.2 mimap
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Frequently asked about Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505)

What do homes cost in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505)?
The median home value in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) is about $340,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) housing market?
there are 14 homes for sale in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
Is Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) walkable?
Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505) scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Ludington Opportunity Zone (Tract 9505)

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,308/mo

$
$68,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,76476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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