Sherman Township (County-subdivision)
Strong schools draw families here
5 homes for sale·Median $188K·Schools 5.0/10
Golden hour light hits the rolling hills out here just right—stretching across fields and catching the tree line in that warm glow that makes you understand why people stake their lives on land like this. The area sits right at the edge of Lake Michigan, with the Manistee National Forest practically in your backyard, so you're surrounded by water and woods without feeling hemmed in. Most properties run to several acres, many with ponds, scattered timber, and open views that roll toward the horizon. There's room to breathe here—the kind of space where you can see weather coming and hear it arrive.
Why people love it here
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School
- High — 5.6 mi away
- Mason County Eastern Schools
- 1 rated school in district
$188K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sherman Township (County-subdivision)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,273/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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4 homes sold in Sherman Township (County-subdivision) this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Eastern Schools
Most of Sherman Township (County-subdivision) 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 Sherman Township (County-subdivision) alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.
To buy a median-priced Sherman Township (County-subdivision) home (around $187,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,241 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,241/mo | $33,099 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,429/mo | $38,111 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,492/mo | $39,784 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$6K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$116K
Per listing
Local Government
Sherman Township
unconfirmed
Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.
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.
Confirm by addressSource: findenergy.com
Utility, solar, and service details for Sherman Township (County-subdivision) 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Gun Lake Boating Access Site
3.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Sherman Township (County-subdivision)
- What do homes cost in Sherman Township (County-subdivision)?
- The median home value in Sherman Township (County-subdivision) is about $187,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sherman Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Sherman Township (County-subdivision) 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 Township (County-subdivision)?
- Sherman Township (County-subdivision) is served by Mason County Eastern Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
