Mears Area
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Mears Area is a neighborhood, part of Hart Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $226,000.
4 homes for sale·Median $226K·Walkability 1.1/10·Schools 6.4/10
Where W Filmore Road meets W Hazel Road, the landscape opens up—acreage, woods, rolling terrain that feels genuinely removed from anywhere urgent. This stretch sits on nearly 7,700 acres of largely rural land, a genuine back-road setting where homes sit on substantial plots and the character tilts toward privacy and land over density. Lake Michigan is right there at the water's edge, a defining feature that pulls the whole area's identity: vacation homes, dune access, storage for boats and toys, year-round outdoor recreation. The village of Mears sits nearby, providing grocers and a handful of restaurants within a mile or two when you need them, but the real draw is what surrounds you—woods, trails, and the kind of quiet that actually exists here rather than being promised.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Silver Lake within walking distance
- Morris Lake: 8 min bike
- Unnamed bike path: 8 min drive
Hart High School
- High — 4.4 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
$226K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Mears Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,534/mo
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5 homes sold in Mears Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Silver Lake
0.5 mi
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Median Sale Price
$226K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.7 mi
Expected Rent
$1,350/mo
$1,175 – $1,500 · wider-area estimate
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill
Park on Vally Rd
Morris Lake
Beach on Vally Rd
Crime in Mears 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Mears Area home (around $225,900) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,522 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,522/mo | $40,576 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,751/mo | $46,702 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,829/mo | $48,761 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$65K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$185K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$920/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,437 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Mears 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(5)
☕ Coffee(1)
Golden Bakery Donut Shop
Café
🏫 Schools(7)
Wilson School
Round Lake School
Garver School
Crystal School
Woodland School
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(7)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from W Hazel Rd to N 34th Ave
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Hart Public Library
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Living in Mears Area: the details
Is Mears Area a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Mears Area is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Hart Public School District. Expect prices centered around $226,000.
What does it cost to live in Mears Area?
The typical home in Mears Area goes for around $226,000. There are 4 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Mears Area
- What do homes cost in Mears Area?
- The median home value in Mears Area is about $225,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Mears Area housing market?
- there are 4 homes for sale in Mears Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Mears Area?
- Mears Area is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
- Is Mears Area walkable?
- Mears Area scores 1.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.