Pearl
Solid value in a growing area
Median $475K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.5/10
Out here, you're buying land—sometimes 10 acres, sometimes more—which means you're not packed in with neighbors. Most listings mention hunting access to state conservation land and trails nearby, so if you're the type who actually uses that stuff, it matters. The area around Fennville has that rural-suburban mix where you can still find a ranch on acreage without it feeling completely remote, and properties tend to sit on workable ground with room for a pole barn or outbuildings if you need them.
Why people love it here
$475K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Pearl
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,225/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 6/10
School District: Fennville Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
City Square
Unnamed playground
Ely Lake
Unnamed beach
Northwest Trail
Fennville Library
Crime in Pearl 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Pearl home (around $475,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,250 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,997 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,797/mo | $101,260 |
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
Clyde Township
Source: clydetownship.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$872/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,359 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Rural; individual wells.
Septic - individual
Individual septic systems.
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
Confirm by addressLocal township/area fire department
Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Clyde · Source: clydetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Pearl 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
City Square
3.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Pearl
- What do homes cost in Pearl?
- The median home value in Pearl is about $475,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Pearl housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Pearl right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Pearl?
- Pearl is served by Fennville Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fennville Elementary School (6/10).
- Is Pearl walkable?
- Pearl 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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