W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
Strong schools draw families here
2 homes for sale·Median $394K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
Driving out here feels like crossing into your own stretch of land—the roads open up, lots sprawl across acres rather than subdivisions, and Lake Michigan sits just a tenth of a mile away, close enough that you sense it more than always see it. Homes tend toward the substantial: farmhouses on multi-acre parcels, custom builds with walkout basements and in-floor radiant heat, a few manufactured homes anchored in golf communities tucked nearby. You'll find barns, woodshops, and the kind of property where finishing a basement or adding a bonus room feels like a real project, not an afterthought. The trade-off is real—restaurants and coffee shops are a couple miles down the road, so you're buying into a quieter rhythm, one where you're driving to town rather than walking to dinner. But if you're looking for land, lakeside proximity, and room to breathe, this is where that actually exists.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$394K median
- 1 recent sale
Notable nearby
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Median home price in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,675/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 7/10 to 8/10
School District: Ludington Area School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Wendy's
+1 more
Pomorski's Tavern
The 10 Spot
Pere Marquette State Game Area
+1 more
McDonald's PlayPlace
Hopkins Lake
Cartier Park Nature Trail
Lakeside Links
AMC
Crime in W Chauvez Rd & 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 Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area home (around $394,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $70k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,621 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,621/mo | $69,883 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,017/mo | $80,457 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,150/mo | $83,993 |
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
4 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$26K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$64K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,232 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Chauvez Rd & 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pere Marquette State Game Area
1.8 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(7)
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Pere Marquette State Game Area
Sutton's Landing Township Park
Inman Road Property
+1 more within 5 miles
⚡ EV Charging(1)
EV Charging
Frequently asked about W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
- What do homes cost in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area?
- The median home value in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area is about $394,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in W Chauvez Rd & 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 Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area?
- W Chauvez Rd & 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 Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area walkable?
- W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.