Sears Area
Room to spread out, great value
The quick answer
Sears Area is a neighborhood, part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $210K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.7/10
Life here runs at a different pace than it does downstate—you're not measuring commutes in minutes to strip malls, but in how far your property line stretches and whether the river access is worth the drive. The neighborhood sits on substantial acreage, with lots averaging nearly 17 acres, which means your nearest neighbor isn't a yard away; it's a stand of trees and open land instead. The Muskegon River runs through the area, and the listings tell you what people actually do out here: wrap-around decks facing the water, detached garages and pole barns for projects and storage, kayak launches, and the kind of porch where a hammock makes sense. The nearest restaurant is about three miles away, but that's less an inconvenience than a reflection of what this place is—a genuine retreat into acreage and riverside living, not a suburb pretending to be one. Pretty Lake Boating Access Site sits right adjacent, and Woodbeck Lake is practically on your doorstep, which means the daily rhythm here involves water in a way it just doesn't elsewhere.
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Why people love it here
13.5 acre avg lots
- 1,190 homes
$210K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sears Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,426/mo
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6 homes sold in Sears Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$210K
6 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Crawford Park
0.2 mi
Expected Rent
$1,100/mo
$975 – $1,225 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Woods Lake
Crime in Sears Area 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sears Area home (around $210,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $38k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,415 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,415/mo | $37,720 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,628/mo | $43,415 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,700/mo | $45,329 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Who actually lends in Sears Area, 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.
Solar potential
~$905/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,336 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Sears Area 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
Crawford Park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
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Living in Sears Area: the details
Is Sears Area a good place to live?
Sears Area is a strong fit if you want room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Evart Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $210,000.
What does it cost to live in Sears Area?
Homes in Sears Area sell for a median of about $210,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 6 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sears Area
- What do homes cost in Sears Area?
- The median home value in Sears Area is about $210,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sears Area housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Sears Area right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sears Area?
- Sears Area is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).
- Is Sears Area walkable?
- Sears Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
