South Boardman
Neighborhood in Fife Lake, Michigan
Grand Traverse County 49680
Multi-acre lots and land purchases across South Boardman
South Boardman offers a mix of bungalows, split-levels, and ranch-style homes, selling between $120,000 and $245,000. People can also buy empty plots ranging from $40,000 to $230,000. Most properties offer a couple of acres, though the acreage decreases the closer to the town center. Residents plant vegetable gardens in front and side yards and leave RVs and ATVs parked in driveways.Local community parks and namesake nature preserves
Hazel Butler Memorial Park is right in the center of town, offering a baseball diamond, basketball court and playground. Charles Hicking Park is a bit farther from the center of South Boardman in a more wooded area that feels more private and rural. Along with the playground and baseball diamond, the park has a picnic shelter where locals host birthday parties and get-togethers. South Boardman Preserve’s heavily wooded trails stretch across the 111 acres, offering hiking and snowshoeing along the creek.Nearby public schools serving South Broadman students
For kindergarten through third grade, students attend Fife Lake Elementary School, which receives a C from Niche. Forest Area Middle School houses grades fourth through eighth and receives a C-minus. Forest Area High School receives a C-plus. While none of the schools are in the community, the middle and high schools share the same campus and are about 4 miles from South Boardman.Taking U.S. Route 131 to nearby Kalkaska and Fife Lake
Since South Boardman has so few amenities for its residents, the residents will have to drive to nearby communities. U.S. Route 131 runs down the center of the community, linking it with Kalkaska, about 9 miles north, and Fife Lake, about 6 miles south. Kalkaska Memorial Health Center is 8 miles away. Traverse City is the closest big city, with downtown about 22 miles from South Boardman. Cherry Capital Airport is also here, about 18 miles away.South Boardman's only restaurant and Kalkaska supermarkets
South Boardman’s only eatery is Yankee Boy Restaurant. Inside, framed paintings and 1800s photographs create an eclectic feel. The restaurant mainly serves American fare, like sandwiches, burgers and pizza. South Broadman also has a Dollar General for quick stops, but bigger shopping trips will require people to head to other towns. “People go to Kalkaska or into Fife Lake. They are about in the center of both,” Fitch says. “You can also go up to Traverse City, if you’re feeling ambitious.” The Family Fare Supermarket here is about 7 miles away, while Northland Food and Family Center is 9 miles away. Trout Town Tavern and Eatery is a Kalkaska staple that serves seafood and barbeque. Guests are welcomed by a rainbow trout statue outside, and inside has lots of vintage tin signs.
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Caroline Ernst
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Danielle Jerome
Danielle Jerome
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Schmidt Traver
(947) 886-8274
157 Total Sales
1 in South Boardman
$161,000 Price
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Donald Fedrigon
Donald Fedrigon
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Of Elk Rapids
(231) 714-6957
535 Total Sales
1 in South Boardman
$175,500 Price
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Sander Scott
Sander Scott
Responds QuicklyNet Real Estate
(231) 714-6871
84 Total Sales
1 in South Boardman
$325,000 Price
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Christina Ingersoll
Christina Ingersoll
Responds QuicklyREMAX Bayshore - Union St TC
(231) 714-6374
408 Total Sales
1 in South Boardman
$230,000 Price
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Jeffrey Fitch
Jeffrey Fitch
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Schmidt-Kalkas
(231) 715-5274
116 Total Sales
4 in South Boardman
$15K - $155K Price Range
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Carol Karas
Carol Karas
Responds QuicklyEXIT Northern Shores Realty-KA
(231) 715-5295
114 Total Sales
2 in South Boardman
$77K - $205K Price Range
Schools
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- 4th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
- 1st to 11th
- Private
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Parks in this Area
South Boardman Nature Preserve
Hazel Butler Park
Charles L. Hicking Memorial Park
Gerald Gaultier Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | South Boardman | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Boardman Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Boardman, Fife Lake sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Boardman, Fife Lake over the last 12 months is $230,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$244,900
Median Sale Price
$230,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$230,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$200
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
98
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,473
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,819
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
404
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,158
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,563
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.9%
College Graduates
14.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
29''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
76''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
13
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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