S M-43 HWY Area
Surrounded by nature
1 home for sale·Median $450K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 6.2/10
The moment you turn onto a paved road out here, you feel the lot size—twelve-plus acres is the neighborhood baseline, and the quiet that comes with it is the real thing, not a marketing angle. Roll past Podunk Lake access and wetland views, and you're in horse and small-farm country, the kind of place where a 30x40 pole barn isn't decoration; it's infrastructure. The grocery, coffee shop, and a dozen restaurants sit just steps or a two-minute walk away, so you're not trading access for acreage. Fish Hatchery Park is four minutes on foot if the kids need a break. Gerald R. Ford airport runs about 39 minutes south, which means you're far enough out to breathe but close enough to actually leave town without an expedition.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Twin Lakes within walking distance
- Twin Lakes: 8 min drive
- Tillotson Lake: 9 min drive
$450K median
- 7 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in S M-43 HWY Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,052/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Fish Hatchery Park
2.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Twin Lakes
0.0 mi
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
Walmart Supercenter
Twin Lakes
Hastings Dog Park
Hastings Public Library
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Hastings 4
Crime in S M-43 HWY 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 S M-43 HWY Area home (around $449,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $80k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,990 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,990/mo | $79,727 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,442/mo | $91,790 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,593/mo | $95,824 |
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
$16K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$65K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$914/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,393 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for S M-43 HWY 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.
🛒 Grocery(4)
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Fast Food
San Marcos
Restaurant
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(17)
Tanner School
Yeckley School
Hastings High School
School
Gregory School
Chidester School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(4)
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
Grit Strength Systems
Fitness Center
DeepWater Grappling and Striking House
Fitness Center
+1 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Hastings Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(1)
Hastings Pharmacy
Pharmacy
👶 Childcare(1)
Childcare Center on W Vedder Rd
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
⚡ EV Charging(1)
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EV Charging
Frequently asked about S M-43 HWY Area
- What do homes cost in S M-43 HWY Area?
- The median home value in S M-43 HWY Area is about $449,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the S M-43 HWY Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in S M-43 HWY Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve S M-43 HWY Area?
- S M-43 HWY Area is served by Hastings Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Central Elementary School (7/10).
- Is S M-43 HWY Area walkable?
- S M-43 HWY Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.