S Custer Rd & S Main St Area
Strong schools draw families here
4 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.
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
$1,527/mo
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. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
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 $224,950) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,489 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,489/mo | $39,710 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,723 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,730 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$399K
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
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 $224,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S Custer Rd & S Main St Area housing market?
- there are 4 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.