Why Live in Buena Vista
Buena Vista in Saginaw is a neighborhood with a strong sense of community, highlighted by active engagement in local churches like Faith Temple Ministries and St. Luke’s Temple Church of God. The Buena Vista Recreation Center serves as a focal point for sports and recreational activities, including basketball, softball, pickleball, group bike rides, cross-country skiing, and 4x4 gatherings. The area features a mix of ranch-style and raised ranch homes, primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s, with a combination of rental properties and homeownership. Homes are generally close together, surrounded by mature trees, and some areas lack sidewalks. Shopping is convenient with G&H Market and Dollar General, while dining options include Baldwin’s Smokehouse BBQ and Tia’s Soul Food, alongside fast-food chains like Little Caesars, McDonald's, and Popeyes. Kueffner Park is undergoing significant upgrades, including a new playground, pavilion, improved lighting, and restored wetlands, funded by nearly $900,000. Major roads such as Outer Drive, Ribble Street, and Interstate 75 provide easy access to Saginaw, Flint, Detroit, and northern Michigan, with Interstate 675 looping to downtown Saginaw, about 4.5 miles away. Local employment opportunities include the nearby Frito-Lay warehouse, UniFirst Uniform Services, and Campbell Hi-Pressure Wash. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, contributing to its appeal for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buena Vista a good place to live?
Buena Vista is a good place to live. Buena Vista is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Buena Vista has 6 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 39. The average household income is $38,097 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 7.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Buena Vista are home owners, with 47.6% of residents renting and 52.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Buena Vista can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Buena Vista neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Buena Vista?
The median home price in Buena Vista is $94,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $19,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $480 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $21K a year to afford the median home price in Buena Vista. The average household income in Buena Vista is $38K.
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Home Trends in Buena Vista, MI
On average, homes in Buena Vista, Saginaw sell after 60 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Buena Vista, Saginaw over the last 12 months is $75,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$75,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$83,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$70
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Last 12 months Home Sales
99
Median List Price
$94,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%