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Weare Township

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)

The quick answer

Weare Township is a township, part of Pentwater Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $240,000.

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6 homes for sale·Median $240K·Schools 6.3/10

You end up here because you want acreage and actual horizon—the kind of place where you can see for miles from your back door, where rolling land means something, and where a 6-minute drive to Lake Michigan's beaches or downtown Pentwater doesn't feel like a commute so much as a pleasant detour. Out here, properties sit on hilltops and river frontage, fenced pastures run alongside log cabins, and orchards—apple, pear, cherry, plum—anchor the landscape like they're supposed to be there. The grocery and restaurants are a 3-mile shot, which keeps things from feeling isolated but leaves the area genuinely rural; Liberty Park is close if you want a public green space, and the dunes and water are essentially your backyard amenity. You're in Oceana County, which means the architecture ranges from original township buildings (some dating back generations) to newer renovations built for entertaining—open kitchens, fireplaces, decks overlooking the acreage—and the homes themselves tend toward practical durability: metal roofs, quality wells, garages and sheds that suggest people here actually use their land. This isn't the gilded-resort version of Michigan's west coast; it's the working, breathing version, where you buy 16 acres because you mean to keep horses or just want to breathe without hearing a neighbor's television.

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Why people love it here

💰Home Values

$66K median household income

  • $240K median · 13 sales in last 12mo

Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Weare Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
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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Median Income

$66K

Household

Median Sale Price

$240K

13 sales in last 12mo

Expected Rent

$1,075/mo

$950 – $1,200 · wider-area estimate

6.3
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 5/10 to 8/10

School District: Pentwater Public School District

8Hart High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 433 students · 21:1 · 5.6 mi
6Pentwater Public SchoolOther · PK-12 · 232 students · 13:1 · 4.4 mi
6Spitler Elementary SchoolElementary · K-04 · 425 students · 12:1 · 5.5 mi
5Hart Middle SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 388 students · 16:1 · 5.6 mi

Most of Weare Township is policed by the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Across that jurisdiction in 2024, the most common reported offenses were larceny / theft (470 per 100,000 residents) and aggravated assault (180 per 100,000 residents), per FBI Uniform Crime Reporting.

For perspective, homicide — the most serious crime — was reported at about 0.005% of the population, roughly 1 in 20,000 residents.

Offense typePer 100k residents
Larceny / theft470
Aggravated assault180
Burglary119
Motor-vehicle theft76
Rape71
Robbery9
Homicide5
Arson0

Reported offenses per 100,000 residents, Oceana County Sheriff's Office, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024). Figures cover the Oceana County Sheriff's Office's full jurisdiction (the county's unincorporated areas), not Weare Township alone. Crime is reported at the jurisdiction level and varies block to block within any community.

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To buy a median-priced Weare Township home (around $240,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $40k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,488 (principal, interest, property tax, and insurance).

The typical Weare Township household earns $65,729 — above what the median home requires. At that income, a buyer can afford roughly $418,000 with 20% down.

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,488/mo$39,670
10% (+PMI)$1,732/mo$46,187
5% (+PMI)$1,814/mo$48,379

Estimates use a 6.67% 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 and median property taxes, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.

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Land for sale

Listings

11 parcels

Active / pending

Typical Land Value

$12K/acre

Median asking

Median Price

$65K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Weare Township, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~23 loans · $8M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 81%FHA 3%VA 17%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union29%
2Mortgage Research Center, LLC7%
3Mortgage 1 Incorporated7%
4ChoiceOne Bank7%
5ARK-LA-TEX Financial Services, LLC.7%
Refinances~12 loans · $3M

Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage

Conventional 63%FHA 11%VA 26%

Most active lenders

1Rocket Mortgage, LLC26%
2The Huntington National Bank16%
3Lake Michigan Credit Union11%
4Omni Community Credit Union5%
5MMS Mortgage Services, Ltd.5%

Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.

Local Government

Weare Township

231-869-5567Website

Source: wearetownship.org · unconfirmed

Association and local-government details are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and state registries, and can change. Confirm directly with the association or municipality before relying on them.

Waterunconfirmed

Private well

Rural township; individual wells

Sewerunconfirmed

Septic - individual

Individual septic systems

Trash

Weare Township Transfer Station / resident-arranged hauler

Township transfer station off Monroe Rd; passes at township office

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Rural pockets may be Great Lakes Energy cooperative

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy / SEMCO

Natural gas where available; otherwise propane

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Police

Oceana County Sheriff

County sheriff; Mason-Oceana 911 central dispatch

Fireunconfirmed

Hart Area Fire Department

Hart-area fire coverage for surrounding townships

Source: wearetownship.org

Utility, solar, and service details for Weare Township 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.

Median Income

$66K

Home Value (Census)

$171K

Expected Rent

$1,075/mo

$950 – $1,200 · wider-area estimate

Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

1.6 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

🍕 Restaurants(1)

Gull Landing

Restaurant

4.7 mimap

🌳 Parks(4)

Unnamed park

1.6 mimap

Park

1.6 mimap

Dumaw Woodland Nature Preserve

2.5 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🚴 Trails(6)

Bike Path

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

4.0 mimap

Pentwater Pathways Red Loop

Bike Path

4.1 mimap

+3 more within 5 miles

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Living in Weare Township: the details

Is Weare Township a good place to live?

Here is a data-based look at what living in Weare Township is like. This township is part of Pentwater Public School District. The going price is around $240,000.

What does it cost to live in Weare Township?

Homes in Weare Township sell for a median of about $240,000. There are 6 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Weare Township

What do homes cost in Weare Township?
The median home value in Weare Township is about $240,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Weare Township housing market?
there are 6 homes for sale in Weare Township right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Weare Township?
Weare Township is served by Pentwater Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Hart High School (8/10).

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Data sources: listings · Updated 8/2/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Weare Township

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,629/mo

$
$48,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,24576%
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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