W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
Median $268K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 7.3/10
You'll remember this place by the low-traffic roads threading through wide-open acreage—the kind of stretch where a 12-acre parcel with a creek running through it doesn't feel like an anomaly. Ranch homes dot the landscape, many sitting on an acre or more, with mature trees and the sort of detached garages and pole buildings that signal people actually use their property for something. The dining and coffee options are right there, just steps away, so you're not isolated, but you're also clearly out here by design rather than accident—about two hours from downtown Grand Rapids when you need the city. Ramps and Rails Skate Park sits adjacent, a small anchor that keeps things grounded. What sticks is the deliberate quiet: low-traffic roads, groomed yards, cedar siding, hardwood floors, and kitchens that look like someone spent real time thinking about function. This is where acreage feels normal, not luxurious.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 2.7 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Hopkins Lake: 15 min drive
- Ludington Pumped Storage Pond: 21 min drive
$268K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,816/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Liv Wildwood Bark Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Hopkins Lake
Crime in W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area home (around $267,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $47k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,779 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,779/mo | $47,446 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,048/mo | $54,625 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,138/mo | $57,026 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$32K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$120K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$895/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,265 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
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🍺 Bars(7)
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🌳 Parks(4)
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Frequently asked about W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
- What do homes cost in W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area?
- The median home value in W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area is about $267,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area?
- W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area walkable?
- W 6th St & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.