S Custer Rd & S Main St Area
Highly rated schools nearby
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.
2 homes for sale·Median $225K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 7.0/10
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
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 1.7 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$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
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
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
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Johnnys
Unnamed park
Unnamed playground
Saunders Lake
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 payment | Monthly payment | Income 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.
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
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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.