Scottville
Solid value in a growing area
7 homes for sale·Median $169K·Schools 4.3/10
The thing that sticks with you about this stretch of Mason County is how walkable downtown actually is — you can stand on one block and hit a coffee shop, a restaurant, and the library without crossing a major road. Most of the residential streets are just a few blocks away from that core, which means you're never far from errands or a quick outing. The Scottville Riverside Park sits right against the city limits, giving you direct access to the Pere Marquette River for fishing or just sitting with a coffee; it's about 8 minutes from here to the Lake Michigan beaches near Ludington if you want something bigger. Homes tend toward older ranch and cape-cod styles — the kind with hardwood floors and fireplaces, many recently refreshed — and you'll find plenty of fenced yards for privacy. The school district is visible from most front porches, and the location keeps you close enough to everything while staying genuinely separate from the busier highways; US 10/31 access is less than a mile away when you need it. It's a place where in-town living doesn't mean noise or crowding, just convenience.
Why people love it here
$48K median household income
- $169K median · 19 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Scottville
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,147/mo
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19 homes sold in Scottville this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Crime in Scottville 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 Scottville home (around $169,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $29k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,091 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Scottville household earns $47,955 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $301,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,091/mo | $29,102 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,261/mo | $33,620 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,317/mo | $35,128 |
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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
18 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$20K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$843K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$190K
Median
Median Income
$48K
Home Value (Census)
$120K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Optimist Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Scottville
- What do homes cost in Scottville?
- The median home value in Scottville is about $169,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Scottville housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Scottville right now, and 19 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Scottville?
- Scottville is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).