Saublewood
Solid value in a growing area
Median $225K·Schools 3.7/10
...and what really gets you out here is how close you are to actual wilderness without feeling remote. The Manistee National Forest is barely over a mile away, and you've got the Sauble River running through the area—perfect for fishing or just sitting on a porch listening to water move. Lake Michigan itself is just over a mile down the road. The lots tend toward wooded, the kind of property where trees matter, and the whole stretch has that mix of river access and forest depth that makes West Michigan feel like somewhere else entirely.
Why people love it here
$225K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in Saublewood
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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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in Saublewood 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 Saublewood home (around $225,000) 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 | $39,719 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,715/mo | $45,733 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,790/mo | $47,741 |
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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sauble Township Community Gardens
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Saublewood
- What do homes cost in Saublewood?
- The median home value in Saublewood is about $225,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Saublewood housing market?
- no homes are listed in Saublewood right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Saublewood?
- Saublewood is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
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