W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area
Strong schools draw families here
14 homes for sale·Median $390K·Walkability 0.5/10·Schools 7.3/10
The lake is right there—you can feel the shift in air and light as you crest the rise toward the water. Out here, acreage is the starting point: lots average over eleven acres, and the neighborhood sprawls across nearly twenty thousand, giving you room to breathe in a way that strip-mall suburbs simply don't permit. A few minutes from downtown, yet far enough to have genuine quiet, the area draws people who want both access and retreat—lake houses with walkout docks, rural ranch homes tucked into wooded settings, small cottages anchored by boathouses and fire pits. The closest coffee shop sits about a mile and a half down the road, and restaurants are steps away depending where you land, but most of what happens here centers on the water itself: sunrise views from decks, private frontage, the sound of boats instead of traffic. Ramps and Rails Skate Park sits adjacent, offering a rare touch of formal recreation in what is otherwise a landscape of water, trees, and wide-open land.
Why people love it here
Ludington High School
- High — 5.4 mi away
- Ludington Area
- 3 rated schools in district
$390K median
- 36 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,648/mo
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36 homes sold in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased 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
Couturier Blueberry Farm
South Bayou Park
Lincoln Lake
Lincoln Hills Golf Club
Crime in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr 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 Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area home (around $390,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $69k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,594 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,594/mo | $69,173 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,987/mo | $79,640 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,118/mo | $83,140 |
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
7 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$28K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$31K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$339K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$170K
Median
Who actually lends in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
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Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
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Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,257 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr 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
South Bayou Park
1.6 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area
- What do homes cost in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area?
- The median home value in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area is about $390,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area right now, and 36 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area?
- W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area is served by Ludington Area School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Ludington High School (8/10).
- Is W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area walkable?
- W Dewey Rd & N Lakeshore Dr Area scores 0.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.