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S Custer Rd & S Main St Area

Highly rated schools nearby

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

S Custer Rd & S Main St Area is a neighborhood, part of Mason County Eastern Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $225,000.

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2 homes for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.0/10

🏙️72 mito Downtown GR(~2h 24m drive)
🏞️60 mito Lake Michigan(~2h drive)

Most people expect this stretch to be purely rural—wide open land, nothing much happening. Instead, there's actual village fabric woven through. You've got homes on substantial acreage—the average lot runs 6.59 acres, giving you genuine space and privacy—but with established neighborhoods and real services nearby. The Manistee National Forest is right at your doorstep, and Lake Michigan is accessible without driving far, which shapes how residents use the land here. Houses tend toward practical updates: new roofs, furnaces, flooring, and kitchens that speak to people maintaining what they've built rather than chasing trends. Lots range from under an acre for village homes to 40-acre spreads with ponds and pole barns, so the character shifts depending on which road you're on. Main Street has restaurants and coffee within walking distance, but the real draw is the ability to own significant land while staying connected—close enough to Scottville and Ludington for work or weekend plans, far enough out to actually breathe.

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Why people love it here

🎓Schools
70

Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School

  • High — 1.7 mi away
  • Mason County Eastern Schools
  • 1 rated school in district
💰Home Values

$225K median

  • 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,524/mo

$
$44,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,16576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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7.0
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 1 rated school nearby

School District: Mason County Eastern Schools

7Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh SchoolHigh · 07-12 · 171 students · 18:1 · 1.7 mi
NRMason County Eastern Elem SchElementary · PK-06 · 211 students · 16:1 · 1.7 mi

Median Sale Price

$225K

6 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.6 mi

Expected Rent

$925/mo

$850 – $1,000 · estimated range

Walkability

1.4

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
2.3
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Johnnys

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🌳Parks
Walkable

Unnamed park

12 minwalk· 4 min bike· 2 min drive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Unnamed playground

11 minbike· 4 min drive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Saunders Lake

10 mindrive
Dockery Lake
9 mindrive
Mobey Lake
11 mindrive
Bartons Lake
12 mindrive

Crime in S Custer Rd & S Main St 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 Mason County.

Mason County crime & safety stats →

To buy a median-priced S Custer Rd & S Main St Area home (around $224,500) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,515 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,515/mo$40,388
10% (+PMI)$1,743/mo$46,484
5% (+PMI)$1,820/mo$48,534

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

2 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$7K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$313K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$879/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,153 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for S Custer Rd & S Main St 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.

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.6 mi

Parks Nearby

10

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(2)

Johnnys

Restaurant

1.9 mimap

R&T Colossal Kitchen

Restaurant

3.6 mimap

☕ Coffee(2)

North Country Cafe & Catering

Café

3.6 mimap
State & Main Coffee

Café

3.6 mimap

🌳 Parks(8)

Park

0.6 mimap

Park in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area

0.6 mimap

Unnamed park

0.6 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

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Living in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area: the details

Is S Custer Rd & S Main St Area a good place to live?

Here is what the numbers say about S Custer Rd & S Main St Area as a place to live. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Mason County Eastern Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $225,000.

What does it cost to live in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area?

Homes in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area sell for a median of about $225,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about S Custer Rd & S Main St Area

What do homes cost in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area?
The median home value in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area is about $224,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the S Custer Rd & S Main St Area housing market?
there are 2 homes for sale in S Custer Rd & S Main St 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 Custer Rd & S Main St Area?
S Custer Rd & S Main St Area is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
Is S Custer Rd & S Main St Area walkable?
S Custer Rd & S Main St Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in S Custer Rd & S Main St Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,524/mo

$
$44,900
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,16576%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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