Walhalla
Solid value in a growing area
Median $244K·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 5.7/10
You arrive to the sound of the Pere Marquette River running quiet and clean just down the road—a federally designated Wild & Scenic stream that draws people out here year after year for cabins, long weekends, and trout. This tiny unincorporated stretch sits on US 10 between Baldwin and Ludington, rural and deliberately small, where vacation cottages cluster around private lakes like Long Lake and within the Walhalla Shores Association, which fronts all-sports water and a proper beach. The 1881 railroad depot still stands as a relic of how the area got built, and today you'll find the working center of things scattered across a handful of small businesses—some tied to education and healthcare, others to the seasonal rental trade. It's about a half hour east of Ludington, with woods and water defining the character. If you're looking to rent a cabin for the season or own a cottage with deep lake access and room to breathe, this is where the draw lives.
Why people love it here
$244K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Riley's Rendezvous: 1 min walk
- 1 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Walhalla
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,653/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Riley's Rendezvous
Unnamed park
Juliet Lake
North Country National Scenic Trail
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 5/10 to 7/10
School District: Mason County Central Schools
Crime in Walhalla 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 Mason County.
Mason County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Walhalla home (around $243,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $43k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,620 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,620/mo | $43,189 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,865/mo | $49,724 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,947/mo | $51,909 |
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
$36K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$73K
Per listing
Solar potential
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,236 kWh/yr · offsets ~59% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Utility, solar, and service details for Walhalla 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.
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.3 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Frequently asked about Walhalla
- What do homes cost in Walhalla?
- The median home value in Walhalla is about $243,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Walhalla housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Walhalla right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Walhalla?
- Walhalla is served by Mason County Central Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School (7/10).
- Is Walhalla walkable?
- Walhalla scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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