Glendale
Surrounded by nature
The quick answer
Glendale is a neighborhood, part of Mona Shores Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $110,000.
24 homes for sale·Median $110K·Walkability 3.4/10
You know you've found something special when you can walk 86 meters to grab groceries and still feel like you have all the space in the world. This quiet corner of Kent County sits where suburban convenience meets genuine small-town character, and somehow manages to pull off both without breaking a sweat. The homes here tell stories of thoughtful renovations and fresh starts – locals keep talking about the beautiful hardwood floors, updated kitchens with quartz countertops, and those generous basements that seem to solve every storage problem you didn't know you had.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Mona Lake — 0.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Beach at Mona Lake: 9 min bike
- Mona Lake Park Beach: 9 min bike
$110K median
- 52 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Glendale
Estimated Monthly Payment
$747/mo
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52 homes sold in Glendale this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mona Lake Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Mona Lake
0.8 mi
Median Sale Price
$110K
52 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Mona Lake Park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,200/mo
$1,100 – $1,300 · estimated range
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Meijer
+1 more
Toast 'N Jams
+1 more
Tim Hortons
+1 more
Hank's Tavern
+1 more
Mona Lake Park
+1 more
Mona Lake Park Playground
Mona Lake
Beach at Mona Lake
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Laketon Trail
Rec Room
Rite Aid
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Glendale 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 Muskegon Heights.
Muskegon Heights crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Glendale home (around $110,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $20k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $741 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $741/mo | $19,758 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $853/mo | $22,741 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $890/mo | $23,744 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
2 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$150K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$75K
Median
Who actually lends in Glendale, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
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 · area-wide
City of Muskegon Heights
Source: muskegonheights.us · 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.
Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,560 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Muskegon Heights Public Works & Utilities
City water distribution; Water Filtration Plant 231-780-3415
Republic Services (area hauler)
Republic serves the area; city also hosts annual Dumpster Days
Services for Muskegon Heights · Source: muskegonheights.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Glendale 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.
🛒 Grocery(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
Restaurant
Pizza & Sub Shop
Fast Food
Fast Food
Mr. Scrib's
Restaurant
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Glendale School
Roosevelt School
Dr. Martin Luther King Academy
School
Central School
+25 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
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Living in Glendale: the details
Is Glendale a good place to live?
If you're after easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby, Glendale is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. For getting around, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Mona Shores Public School District. Expect prices centered around $110,000.
What does it cost to live in Glendale?
The median home value in Glendale is about $110,000. There are 24 homes for sale here right now and 52 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Glendale
- What do homes cost in Glendale?
- The median home value in Glendale is about $110,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Glendale housing market?
- there are 24 homes for sale in Glendale right now, and 52 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Glendale?
- Glendale is served by Mona Shores Public School District.
- Is Glendale walkable?
- Glendale scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.