Sheridan
Strong schools draw families here
9 homes for sale·Median $216K·Schools 7.0/10
You're sitting in a part of Michigan where water is basically on your doorstep—Lake Michigan is right here, and the Manistee National Forest edges in less than a mile away, which means trails, hunting land, and seriously undeveloped space. Roll down your window driving through, and you'll catch the smell of forest. Most of what you'll find out here sits on paved roads but feels legitimately remote—properties tend to run 10, 20, 40 acres, with mature hardwoods and the kind of setback from the street that means you're not hearing neighbors.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 8.0 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$55K median household income
- $216K median · 13 sales in last 12mo
Explore Sheridan
Same name, different focus — Sheridan is also covered as:
- Sheridan Village — village details
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Median home price in Sheridan
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,463/mo
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13 homes sold in Sheridan this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Most of Sheridan is policed by the Mason County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (456 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (141 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.
No homicides were reported in 2024.
| Offense type | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|
| Larceny / theft | 456 |
| Aggravated assault | 141 |
| Burglary | 73 |
| Rape | 53 |
| Motor-vehicle theft | 29 |
| Arson | 10 |
| Homicide | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 |
Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Mason County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Mason County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Sheridan alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sheridan home (around $215,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $34k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,269 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).
The typical Sheridan household earns $54,792 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $362,000 with 20% down.
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,269/mo | $33,849 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,485/mo | $39,610 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,557/mo | $41,533 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$102K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$50K
Per listing
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Private well
Rural township; individual wells.
Septic - individual
On-site septic.
Resident-arranged private hauler
No municipal collection.
Service splits by location — other areas may be served by Consumers Energy. Confirm by address.
Confirm by addressConsumers Energy / propane (LP)
Rural LP/propane common.
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Median Income
$55K
Home Value (Census)
$166K
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
5.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🌳 Parks(1)
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
Frequently asked about Sheridan
- What do homes cost in Sheridan?
- The median home value in Sheridan is about $215,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheridan housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Sheridan right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheridan?
- Sheridan is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
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