Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision)
Solid value in a growing area
5 homes for sale·Median $238K·Schools 3.7/10
You're driving through land that breathes—thick forest on both sides, federal acreage spreading out behind the trees, and the kind of quiet that actually means something. The Pere Marquette River runs through here, a Blue Ribbon stream where boats launch and fishing happens year-round. Houses sit back on acreage—one-and-a-half acres, five acres, twenty-eight acres—enough land that your neighbors aren't borrowing your Wi-Fi password. Most places have that detached garage for the snowmobile, the bass boat, or whatever else you need to keep close. The Manistee National Forest wraps around the edges, which means thousands of acres of public land for hunting, hiking, and just disappearing into the woods when you need to.
Why people love it here
$238K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision)
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,616/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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See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
To buy a median-priced Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision) home (around $238,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $42k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,576 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,576/mo | $42,013 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,814/mo | $48,376 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,894/mo | $50,499 |
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
3 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$9K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision), and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision)
- What do homes cost in Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision)?
- The median home value in Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision) is about $238,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision) housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision)?
- Sweetwater Township (County-subdivision) is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
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