W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area
Wide open spaces
1 home for sale·Median $310K·Walkability 2.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, the real surprise is how close Lake Michigan sits—practically on your doorstep—while the neighborhood itself feels genuinely remote, sprawled across acreage that lets you breathe without guilt. Log cabins and rustic chalets dominate the landscape, many of them custom-built retreats with knotty pine interiors, metal roofs, and woodstoves that seem designed for the kind of solitude that actually costs money elsewhere. Lot sizes average over 15 acres, the kind of breathing room that makes a 9-minute walk to dinner feel almost quaint; most folks here are choosing land and privacy over walkability. Wooded terrain and wildlife are part of the daily texture, not a selling point—the listings speak for themselves, mentioning stone fireplaces, generator backup, and views framed for morning coffee more often than proximity to anything commercial. This is the corner of West Michigan where "cabin" isn't ironic, and the woods themselves are the actual address.
Why people love it here
15.0 acre avg lots
- 93 homes
$310K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,105/mo
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3 homes sold in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$310K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wingleton Lake
+1 more
Crime in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area home (around $310,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $55k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,062 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,062/mo | $54,984 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,374/mo | $63,304 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,478/mo | $66,086 |
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.
Solar potential
~$901/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,304 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd 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
Unnamed park
1.9 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area?
- The median home value in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area is about $310,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area?
- W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area walkable?
- W 52nd St & S Jenks Rd Area scores 2.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.