Peacock
Solid value in a growing area
Median $89K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, you're looking at a genuine retreat—cabins and modest homes scattered across heavily wooded acreage with federal land as your backyard, the kind of place where you can ride directly onto ORV and snowmobile trails without leaving your property. Most of what's here clusters around simple one- and two-room getaways, many recently updated with new roofs and furnaces, designed for people who'd rather spend their time exploring than maintaining; a few larger homes sit on 10+ acres with open living spaces and wraparound decks. The county-maintained roads wind through thick forest, and across the street from many properties sits hundreds of acres of federally protected land—so your view doesn't change and your solitude stays intact. It's deeply rural, the kind of place where a gated entrance and a septic system are standard issue, and the nearest organized recreation is the community gardens about five miles over, though the real draw is what's already at your doorstep: direct access to trails that stretch for miles in every direction.
Why people love it here
$89K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Peacock
Estimated Monthly Payment
$604/mo
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5 homes sold in Peacock this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Unnamed beach
Little Manistee Motorcycle Trail
Crime in Peacock 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 Peacock home (around $89,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $16k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $592 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $592/mo | $15,786 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $682/mo | $18,174 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $711/mo | $18,973 |
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
$13K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$35K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$903/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,322 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Peacock 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
Sauble Township Community Gardens
4.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Peacock
- What do homes cost in Peacock?
- The median home value in Peacock is about $89,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Peacock housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Peacock right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Peacock?
- Peacock is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is Peacock walkable?
- Peacock scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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