Sauble
Solid value in a growing area
Median $210K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Driving through this stretch of northern Michigan feels like stepping into a different pace altogether—narrow roads wind past dense woods and occasional clearings where cabins peek through the trees. The Sauble River runs through here, and lakefront properties dot the area, from McFall Lake to Loon Lake, each with their own quiet appeal. Federal land surrounds much of it, which means you're never far from undeveloped forest and water access.
Why people love it here
$210K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Sauble
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Blossom's Restaurant
Na-Tah-Ka
Sauble Township Community Gardens
Twin Lakes
Unnamed beach
North Country National Scenic Trail
Crime in Sauble 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sauble home (around $210,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,416 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,416/mo | $37,750 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,629/mo | $43,448 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,701/mo | $45,364 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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
$5K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$180K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$911/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,127 kWh/yr · offsets ~58% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sauble 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.
Nearest Park
Sauble Township Community Gardens
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Frequently asked about Sauble
- What do homes cost in Sauble?
- The median home value in Sauble is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sauble housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sauble right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sauble?
- Sauble is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is Sauble walkable?
- Sauble scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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