Sherman Park
Solid value in a growing area
Median $230K·Walkability 2.4/10·Schools 4.0/10
You show up expecting the standard West Michigan setup—a sleepy rural stretch with maybe a gas station and old farmhouses—and instead find yourself in a pocket where genuine country living matters. The area orbits around Lee township, which means three-quarter-acre lots, pole buildings for storage, the kind of place where a fireplace or two becomes a selling point because they're genuinely used. History lingers too—log homes from 1880 still stand on corner lots. Schools and a library are walkable from many homes, and South Haven and Saugatuck are close enough for a weekend without the commute feeling like an afterthought. It's the kind of place where "affordable" and "space to breathe" appear in the same sentence, which usually means someone made a choice to be here rather than somewhere else.
Why people love it here
$230K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sherman Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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4 homes sold in Sherman Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Bloomingdale Public School District
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lower Scott Lake
Northwest Trail
Crime in Sherman Park 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 Allegan County.
Allegan County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sherman Park home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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.
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Solar potential
~$873/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,364 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Republic/Waste Management common in area.
Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh
Regional electric provider.
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Rural fire coverage; confirm provider.
Services for Lee · Source: leetownship.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sherman Park 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
Kal-Haven State Trail Access
6.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Sherman Park
- What do homes cost in Sherman Park?
- The median home value in Sherman Park is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sherman Park housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sherman Park right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sherman Park?
- Sherman Park is served by Bloomingdale Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Pullman Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Sherman Park walkable?
- Sherman Park scores 2.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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