Marquette Trails
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
Marquette Trails is a neighborhood, part of Baldwin Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $216,000.
1 home for sale·Median $216K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Your daily rhythm here revolves around space—26-acre lots mean your nearest neighbor isn't close enough to hear your lawn mower, and the 1,100-acre footprint gives the whole stretch a sprawling, almost rural feel despite sitting just half a mile from Lake Michigan. The unnamed park a mile and a quarter away serves the area's outdoor needs, though honestly, with this much land underfoot, most people carve their own recreation out of their property. Winter can be blunt about the proximity to the lake—snow comes heavy and stays late—but spring brings that water-moderated warmth that makes early gardening possible when it shouldn't be. Roads here are longer, mail delivery is a drive, and anything beyond the essentials means heading toward town, which is part of the trade-off when you choose this much acreage and seclusion in one of Michigan's most valuable pockets of real estate.
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Why people love it here
13.3 acre avg lots
- 50 homes
$216K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Marquette Trails
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,466/mo
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Est. Home Value
$216K
Assessor estimate
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Lake Township Park
1.8 mi
Expected Rent
$775/mo
$675 – $875 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Cecilia Lake
+1 more
To buy a median-priced Marquette Trails home (around $215,950) at today's 7.28% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,528 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,528/mo | $40,735 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,756/mo | $46,835 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,835/mo | $48,925 |
Estimates use a 7.28% 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.
Solar potential
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,302 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Marquette Trails 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
Lake Township Park
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Marquette Trails: the details
Is Marquette Trails a good place to live?
Marquette Trails suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — 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 Baldwin Community Schools. Expect prices centered around $216,000.
What does it cost to live in Marquette Trails?
The typical home in Marquette Trails goes for around $216,000. There is 1 home for sale here right now.
Frequently asked about Marquette Trails
- What do homes cost in Marquette Trails?
- The median home value in Marquette Trails is about $215,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marquette Trails housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Marquette Trails right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marquette Trails?
- Marquette Trails is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Marquette Trails walkable?
- Marquette Trails scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.