W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area
Solid value in a growing area
5 homes for sale·Median $175K·Walkability 1.4/10·Schools 3.7/10
Expect something off the beaten path, and you'll find exactly that—a sprawling woodland stretch where the boundary between civilization and the Manistee National Forest blurs so thoroughly that neighbors might be bears. Homes here run the gamut from modest year-round cabins to custom builds from the 2010s, many recently renovated with new roofs, updated electrical, and the kind of practical upgrades (well pumps, generators, propane heat) that matter when you're genuinely out here rather than playing at rusticity. The Pere Marquette River and creeks wind through, offering fishing access and that particular flavor of solitude that makes a two-hour-plus drive to downtown feel like a reasonable price for what you're getting. An unnamed park sits adjacent, and Lake Michigan is literally at the edge—though out here, "edge" still means forest first, water second. Restaurant options exist steps away in the scattered settlements, but bring your own dinner plans; this is the kind of place where a generator and a woodstove aren't quaint extras, they're the setup.
Why people love it here
$175K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,188/mo
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15 homes sold in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
The Forks Boating Access Site
+1 more
North Pond
Crime in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd 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 Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area home (around $175,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,164 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,164/mo | $31,039 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,340/mo | $35,736 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,399/mo | $37,306 |
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
12 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$11K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$900/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,301 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd 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
North Lake Boating Access Site
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
10
within 1 mile
🍕 Restaurants(4)
Fast Food
Pompeiis Pizza
Restaurant
Subway
Fast Food
Restaurant
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area
- What do homes cost in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area?
- The median home value in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area is about $175,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area housing market?
- there are 5 homes for sale in W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area?
- W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area walkable?
- W Palmer Ave & S Virginia Blvd Area scores 1.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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