Dowling Area
Easy outdoor access
The quick answer
Dowling Area is a neighborhood, part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $408,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $408K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.2/10
The road curves through open farmland and low wooded ridges, with power lines stretching overhead and gravel shoulders wide enough to breathe—you're definitely in real country out here. This stretch rolls across roughly 13,000 acres of what feels like genuine rural Barry County, where properties sit on substantial acreage (averaging over 20 acres per parcel) and creek frontage, pond views, and tree cover show up regularly in what people are building and keeping. A spring-fed lake sits right at the edge, and there's a public boating access a stone's throw away if you want to get on the water. The grocery store is less than four miles off, so you're not completely isolated, but the character is unmistakably land-focused—long driveways, barns, open fields, and homes tucked into the woods rather than lined up along a strip.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Clear Lake — 0.5 mi
- Middle Lake: 11 min drive
- Hall Lake: 9 min drive
$408K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Dowling Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,766/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Clear Lake Boating Access Site
3.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Clear Lake
0.5 mi
Median Sale Price
$408K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Clear Lake Boating Access Site
3.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,775/mo
$1,575 – $2,000 · wider-area estimate
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Hastings Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Middle Lake
+1 more
Log Cabin Loop Trail
Dowling Public Library
Crime in Dowling 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 Barry County.
Barry County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Dowling Area home (around $407,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $73k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,745 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,745/mo | $73,195 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,159/mo | $84,246 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,299/mo | $87,960 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
5 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$185K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dowling Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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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
~$913/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,392 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Dowling 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.
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Living in Dowling Area: the details
Is Dowling Area a good place to live?
Dowling Area is a strong fit if you want green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hastings Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $408,000.
What does it cost to live in Dowling Area?
The typical home in Dowling Area goes for around $408,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dowling Area
- What do homes cost in Dowling Area?
- The median home value in Dowling Area is about $407,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dowling Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Dowling 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 Dowling Area?
- Dowling Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Star Elementary School (7/10).
- Is Dowling Area walkable?
- Dowling Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.