S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $315K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 5.3/10
Most people hear "West Michigan" and picture vacation cottages or weekend wine country. This stretch delivers something different: acreage measured in double digits, homes built for staying put rather than showing up, and the kind of land where a screened porch and a wood stove feel like luxuries rather than amenities. Lots here run from a few acres to fifteen and beyond, many wooded and set back from the road. Outbuildings—barns, storage sheds, structures for horses or equipment—come standard. The nearest park sits right adjacent, and Lake Michigan is practically at your door, though the real character of the area is the land itself: private, substantial, built for people who want room to breathe.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Big Blue Lake — 1.0 mi
- Park on Federal Forest Road 9304: 6 min drive
- Huron-Manistee National Forest: 28 min drive
$315K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,138/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Big Blue Lake
1.0 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 6/10
School District: Shelby Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Park on Federal Forest Road 9304
Crime in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area home (around $315,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $56k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,095 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,095/mo | $55,871 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,412/mo | $64,325 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,518/mo | $67,152 |
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
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$198K
Per listing
Who actually lends in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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
~$922/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,449 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area 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.
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area
- What do homes cost in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area?
- The median home value in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area is about $315,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area?
- S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area is served by Shelby Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Montague High School (6/10).
- Is S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area walkable?
- S 142nd Ave & E Wilke Rd Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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