Walhalla Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Walhalla Area is a neighborhood, part of Mason County Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $290K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
Most people picture West Michigan as beach towns and cherry orchards, but out here you're looking at something wider and wilder—a stretch where the Pere Marquette River runs through wooded acreage, where the Manistee National Forest sits right at your doorstep, and where homes tend to sprawl across dozens of acres rather than fitted into neat suburban rows. The listings that move through this area tell a consistent story: riverside cottages with low-bank frontage, artist studios carved into converted garages, hunting and fishing camps positioned to walk straight out onto some of the state's best trout water. Lot sizes average over 24 acres, which means privacy isn't theoretical—it's built in. You're minutes from boat launches, trail networks for snowmobiling and ORVs, and enough national forest to genuinely disappear into. Lake Michigan sits just offshore, close enough that the geography shifts the whole mood of the place without overwhelming the inland character that defines it.
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Why people love it here
$290K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Walhalla Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,969/mo
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5 homes sold in Walhalla Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$290K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,050/mo
$925 – $1,175 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Crime in Walhalla 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 Walhalla Area home (around $290,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $52k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,953 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,953/mo | $52,090 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,248/mo | $59,954 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,347/mo | $62,597 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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
$11K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$75K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$892/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,245 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Walhalla 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
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in Walhalla Area: the details
Is Walhalla Area a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Walhalla Area. 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 Central Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $290,000.
What does it cost to live in Walhalla Area?
The typical home in Walhalla Area goes for around $290,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Walhalla Area
- What do homes cost in Walhalla Area?
- The median home value in Walhalla Area is about $290,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Walhalla Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Walhalla Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Walhalla Area?
- Walhalla Area is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Walhalla Area walkable?
- Walhalla Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.