W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area
Wide open spaces
The quick answer
W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area is a neighborhood, part of Baldwin Community Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $98,000.
Median $98K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here you're buying land first and a house second—think 10-acre parcels carved from rolling pine and oak, with state forest spreading across the road and ORV trails threading through thousands of acres of public land. Most listings come as-is: older mobile homes on wooded acreage, some with outbuildings (workshops, sheds, garages), others with additions and decks that locals have cobbled together over decades. Wells and furnaces tend to need work, but that's part of the math when you're this far from town infrastructure. The real draw isn't proximity to anything—it's the inverse: you're buffered from it. Hungerford Lake Recreation Area sits about five miles away for boating and fishing, and what makes this pocket genuinely different is that Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile off, close enough to shape the whole character of the area without dominating it.
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Why people love it here
10.2 acre avg lots
- 55 homes
$98K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$662/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$98K
1 recent sale
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Skinner Park
5.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,025/mo
$900 – $1,150 · estimated range
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
To buy a median-priced W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area home (around $97,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $18k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $657 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $657/mo | $17,513 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $756/mo | $20,157 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $789/mo | $21,046 |
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.
Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,198 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake 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
Skinner Park
5.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
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Living in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area: the details
Is W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area a good place to live?
W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area suits buyers looking for room to spread out on larger lots — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Baldwin Community Schools. The going price is around $98,000.
What does it cost to live in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area?
The typical home in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area goes for around $98,000. 1 home sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area?
- The median home value in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area is about $97,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd 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 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area?
- W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area walkable?
- W 8 Mile Rd & N Lost Lake Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.