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Home/Neighborhoods/Manistee County/W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area
Neighborhood2190.3 acres

W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area

Highly rated schools nearby

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area is a neighborhood, part of Ludington Area School District. Homes here typically sell for around $394,000.

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2 homes for sale·Median $394K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.3/10

🏙️75 mito Downtown GR(~2h 29m drive)
🏞️59 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 58m drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🎓Schools
80

Ludington High School

  • High — 4.4 mi away
  • Ludington Area
  • 3 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$394K median

  • 1 recent sale

Notable nearby

🧑‍🌾Farmers market nearby— The 10 Spot is a 7 min drive
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Median home price in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,675/mo

$
$78,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,04476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

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7.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 3 rated schools nearby

Range: 7/10 to 8/10

School District: Ludington Area School District

8Ludington High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 695 students · 21:1 · 4.4 mi
7OJ DeJonge Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 477 students · 17:1 · 4.5 mi
7Ludington Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-05 · 900 students · 17:1 · 4.6 mi

Recent Sale Price

$394K

1 recent sale

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Pere Marquette State Game Area

1.8 mi

Expected Rent

$975/mo

$850 – $1,075 · wider-area estimate

Walkability

0.5

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.0
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🍽️Restaurants
Quick drive

Wendy's

8 mindrive
Culver's
7 mindrive
China Buffet
7 mindrive
Ponderosa Steakhouse
8 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Pomorski's Tavern

8 mindrive
Fritz Taphouse
9 mindrive
🧑‍🌾Farmers Markets
Quick drive

The 10 Spot

7 mindrive
Ludington Farmer's Market
11 mindrive
The Market
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Pere Marquette State Game Area

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
Sutton's Landing Township Park
4 mindrive
River Access Park
7 mindrive
Mason County Picnic Area
8 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

McDonald's PlayPlace

7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Hopkins Lake

8 mindrive· 19 min bike
Lake Michigan
6 mindrive
Pere Marquette Lake
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Cartier Park Nature Trail

12 mindrive
⛳Golf Courses
Bikeable

Lakeside Links

12 minbike· 22 min walk· 3 min drive
Driftwood Golf Course
13 mindrive
Hemlock Golf Club
15 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

AMC

8 mindrive
AMC CLASSIC Ludington 8
8 mindrive

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 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $71k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,654 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,654/mo$70,770
10% (+PMI)$3,055/mo$81,455
5% (+PMI)$3,189/mo$85,046

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.

Full W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Land for sale

Listings

3 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$28K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$62K

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(5)

Ponderosa Steakhouse

Restaurant

3.4 mimap
Arby's

Fast Food

3.5 mimap

China Buffet

Restaurant

3.5 mimap
Culver's

Fast Food

3.5 mimap
Wendy's

Fast Food

3.5 mimap

☕ Coffee(6)

Biggby Coffee

Café

3.5 mimap

Starbucks

Café

3.5 mimap

Ludington Harbor Cafe

Café

4.2 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Pomorski's Tavern

Bar

3.3 mimap

Fritz Taphouse

Bar

3.6 mimap

Ludington Bay Brewing Company

Pub

4.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🌳 Parks(3)

Pere Marquette State Game Area

1.8 mimap

Sutton's Landing Township Park

1.9 mimap

Inman Road Property

2.1 mimap

🚴 Trails(2)

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

5.0 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

5.0 mimap
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Living in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area: the details

Is W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area. 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 Ludington Area School District. Expect prices centered around $394,000.

What does it cost to live in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area?

The typical home in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area goes for around $394,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 1 home sold here in the past year.

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.

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Data sources: parcels, sales, census · Updated 8/2/2026
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Median in W Chauvez Rd & S Pere Marquette Hwy Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,675/mo

$
$78,800
20%
%
Principal & Interest $2,04476%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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