Piney Ridge
Strong schools draw families here
Median $478K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.8/10
The pines crowd right up to the road here, so close you could reach out and touch them as you drive through—that's the whole character of the place right there. Out here on the western shore of Hamlin Lake, you've got maybe a dozen cottages and homes scattered along Piney Ridge Road, most with direct water access or shared beach rights, and plenty of them operate as seasonal rentals that bring in summer income. The lake itself is the anchor: some properties sit on 80+ feet of private frontage, and if you don't own waterfront, the association amenities and public access points keep the water close. Ludington State Park sprawls across the road to the east, so hiking trails and sand dunes are literally minutes away, and downtown Ludington—about 10 minutes south—has restaurants like the Perch that draw people from all over. It's small enough that you won't find much commerce here, just water, trees, and the kind of quiet that makes a rental property attractive to people looking for an escape.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$478K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Frequently asked about Piney Ridge
- What do homes cost in Piney Ridge?
- The median home value in Piney Ridge is about $478,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Piney Ridge housing market?
- no homes are listed in Piney Ridge right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Piney Ridge?
- Piney Ridge is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is Piney Ridge walkable?
- Piney Ridge 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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