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Neighborhood5245.7 acres

Weare Area

Solid value in a growing area

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

Weare Area is a neighborhood, part of Hart Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $250,000.

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Median $250K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.3/10

🏙️63 mito Downtown GR(~2h 6m drive)
🏞️47 mito Lake Michigan(~1h 35m drive)

What might surprise you out here is how much land comes with the houses—rolling acreage, hilltop views that stretch for miles, orchards of apples and cherries already planted, and room enough for horses and livestock if that's your thing. The area sits in genuine country, yet Lake Michigan is less than two miles away, and basic amenities like groceries are reachable in a short drive. You're looking at multi-acre properties, many with mature trees and views that don't quit, where the older farmhouses have been thoughtfully updated alongside newer builds.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$250K median

  • 7 sales in last 12mo
🎓Schools
80

Hart High School

  • High — 4.3 mi away
  • Hart
  • 3 rated schools in district
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Weare Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,697/mo

$
$50,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,29776%
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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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.

7 homes sold in Weare Area this year. Thinking of selling?

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6.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Hart Public School District

8Hart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 433 students · 21:1 · 4.3 mi
6Spitler Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 425 students · 12:1 · 4.2 mi
6Pentwater Public SchoolOther · PK-12 · 232 students · 13:1 · 5.9 mi
5Hart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 388 students · 16:1 · 4.3 mi

Walkability

0.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

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

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

🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Hart Lake

9 mindrive
Pentwater Lake
13 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Hart Public Library

11 mindrive

Crime in Weare 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 Weare Area home (around $250,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $45k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,684 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,684/mo$44,905
10% (+PMI)$1,938/mo$51,685
5% (+PMI)$2,024/mo$53,963

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 Weare Area cost-of-living breakdown →

Land for sale

Listings

2 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$8K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$60K

Per listing

Solar potential

~$904/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,326 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use

Utility, solar, and service details for Weare 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

3.3 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🛒 Grocery(1)

Hansen Foods

Grocery Store

4.7 mimap

🏫 Schools(2)

Oceana Intermediate School

4.3 mimap

Donaldson School

4.6 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Unnamed park

3.3 mimap

Park

3.3 mimap

John Gurney Park

3.4 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(8)

Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.2 mimap

+5 more within 5 miles

📚 Libraries(1)

Hart Public Library

4.0 mimap
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Living in Weare Area: the details

Is Weare Area a good place to live?

Here is what the data shows about living in Weare 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 Hart Public School District. The going price is around $250,000.

What does it cost to live in Weare Area?

The median home value in Weare Area is about $250,000. 7 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Weare Area

What do homes cost in Weare Area?
The median home value in Weare Area is about $250,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Weare Area housing market?
no homes are listed in Weare Area right now, and 7 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Weare Area?
Weare Area is served by Hart Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).
Is Weare Area walkable?
Weare 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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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Weare Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,697/mo

$
$50,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,29776%
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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