W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area
Solid value in a growing area
2 homes for sale·Median $196K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 4.0/10
Out here, the landscape sprawls across thousands of acres where state forest presses right up against residential parcels, and the Pere Marquette River—a designated Blue Ribbon trout stream—winds through properties offering serious fishing and kayaking access. Homes tend to sit on substantial land, anywhere from a few acres to sprawling rural plots, many with direct river frontage or backing onto the Manistee National Forest, which means neighbors are measured in distance rather than proximity. The nearest restaurant runs about 2.2 miles away, so this is genuinely back-country living, where off-road vehicles and snowmobiles make sense and hunting season matters. Lake Michigan sits virtually at your doorstep—zero miles away by the numbers—though depending where you land, access varies. Cabins and ranch homes here lean rustic and practical, built for year-round use or serious recreational retreats, with local listings repeatedly mentioning updated kitchens, river views, and that particular mix of open meadow and dense pine forest that defines northern Michigan's character.
Why people love it here
$196K median
- 4 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,327/mo
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4 homes sold in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 5/10
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
Railroad Lake
Crime in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford 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 Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area home (around $195,500) 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 $1,300 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,300/mo | $34,675 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,497/mo | $39,922 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,563/mo | $41,677 |
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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Typical Land Value
$8K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$40K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$886/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,198 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford 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
Manistee National Forest - Baldwin Ranger District
1.7 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area
- What do homes cost in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area?
- The median home value in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area is about $195,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area right now, and 4 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area?
- W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Central HS (5/10).
- Is W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford Rd Area walkable?
- W Wingleton Rd & S Bigford 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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