W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area
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Median $205K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.3/10
What surprises people out here is how close you are to Lake Michigan—just a couple miles away—yet you're surrounded by genuine acreage and quiet. Homes sit on substantial lots, many with a few acres to work with, and you'll find creeks crossing properties, outbuildings for storage or animals, and the kind of space that lets you actually breathe. The area draws people who want room to stretch, whether that's for a full-time home, a getaway retreat, or even a rental operation; the recent sales tell the story—renovated houses with open kitchens and decks overlooking their own land, mixed in with working farms and larger tracts. Grocery and restaurant runs are about three miles down the road, and Pentwater's amenities are close by, which means you're not completely removed from conveniences, just genuinely set apart from the density. It's the kind of place where you get lake access without the lakeside crowd, and land without feeling isolated.
Why people love it here
Hart High School
- High — 3.3 mi away
- Hart
- 3 rated schools in district
$205K median
- 1 recent sale
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Median home price in W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 8/10
School District: Hart Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Liberty Park
Hart Lake
Hart Public Library
Crime in W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren 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 Oceana County.
Oceana County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area home (around $205,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $36k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,364 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,364/mo | $36,360 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,570/mo | $41,862 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,639/mo | $43,702 |
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
$27K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$200K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$924/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,466 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren 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
Pentwater State Game Area
2.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd 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 Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area?
- W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
- Is W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area walkable?
- W Jackson Rd & W Van Buren Rd Area scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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