W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area
Wide open spaces
2 homes for sale·Median $200K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 3.7/10
Out here, your morning commute might mean stepping onto your porch to see woods rather than traffic lights, and your nearest neighbor lives across acreage rather than a lawn away. The area spans over 11,000 acres of largely undeveloped land—parcels averaging nearly 100 acres—bordered by the Manistee National Forest and close enough to Lake Michigan that water access is woven into the geography. Recent builds tend toward modest 2-bedroom homes on wooded lots, many with fresh roofs and new septic systems, and garages built big enough for hobbies or storage. The nearest restaurant is about 2 miles down the road, so cooking at home isn't a convenience here—it's the rhythm. ORV trails cut through nearby, hunting shacks dot the property, and the federal land that backs up to these parcels opens onto thousands of acres. It's the kind of place where "outdoor living" isn't marketing language; it's the actual shape of daily life.
Why people love it here
17.5 acre avg lots
- 174 homes
$200K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,358/mo
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Median Sale Price
$200K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
3.1 mi
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Crime in W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd 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 Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area home (around $200,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,330 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,330/mo | $35,474 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,532/mo | $40,841 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,599/mo | $42,636 |
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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$10K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,228 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Fox Trl & S Hill Top 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
Unnamed park
3.1 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area is about $200,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area?
- W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Senior High School (4/10).
- Is W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area walkable?
- W Fox Trl & S Hill Top Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.