Debaker Rd & Dodson Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Debaker Rd & Dodson Area is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $205,000.
3 homes for sale·Median $205K·Walkability 0.6/10·Schools 4.3/10
Privacy and space define life in this quiet corner of Muskegon Township, where nearly half-acre lots give you room to breathe and neighbors who wave instead of complain. The tree-lined streets here feel refreshingly unhurried — you're close enough to Grand Rapids for work but far enough out that your backyard becomes your sanctuary. Locals here love their outdoor living spaces, with many homes featuring multi-tier decks, fire pits, and the kind of fenced yards where kids can actually play and dogs can run.
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Why people love it here
$205K median
- 13 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,392/mo
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13 homes sold in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$205K
13 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
The Pines
1.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,125/mo
$975 – $1,250 · wider-area estimate
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
Wendy's
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Parslow Park
+1 more
Playground in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area
Beach in White Rd & Roosevelt St Area
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Musketawa Trail Connector
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area 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 County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Debaker Rd & Dodson Area home (around $205,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $37k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,381 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,381/mo | $36,822 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,589/mo | $42,381 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,659/mo | $44,250 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
4 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$44K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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
Muskegon Charter Township
Source: muskegontwpmi.gov · 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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,428 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Muskegon Charter Township Water Department
Township provides full water service (sourced from City of Muskegon supply)
Township Sanitation / contracted hauler
Recycling via township sanitation program
Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department (MCTFD)
Township FD; also covers Cedar Creek & Laketon townships
Services for Muskegon Township · Source: muskegontwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Debaker Rd & Dodson Area 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
The Pines
1.5 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(5)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+2 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Saint Thomas School
School
Seventh Day Adventist School
Jolman School
Orchard View School
+25 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Musketawa Trail Connector
Bike Path
Musketawa Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
⚡ EV Charging(1)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
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Living in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area: the details
Is Debaker Rd & Dodson Area a good place to live?
Here is a data-based look at what living in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area is like. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Muskegon Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $205,000.
What does it cost to live in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area?
The typical home in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area goes for around $205,000. There are 3 homes for sale here right now and 13 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Debaker Rd & Dodson Area
- What do homes cost in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area?
- The median home value in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area is about $205,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Debaker Rd & Dodson Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Debaker Rd & Dodson Area right now, and 13 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Debaker Rd & Dodson Area?
- Debaker Rd & Dodson Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Orchard View High School (6/10).
- Is Debaker Rd & Dodson Area walkable?
- Debaker Rd & Dodson Area scores 0.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.