Sheldon
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Sheldon is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $150,000.
Median $150K·Walkability 3.0/10·Schools 2.8/10
This quiet corner of Muskegon feels like a neighborhood where people actually know their neighbors' names. The tree-lined streets are dotted with classic bungalows and small homes that have been lovingly updated by owners who clearly plan to stay. You'll notice the pattern quickly — newly renovated kitchens, fresh hardwood floors, updated mechanicals — these aren't flip houses, they're homes where people are putting down roots. The Sheldon Park and Oakview areas here have that lived-in authenticity that's harder to find these days.
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Why people love it here
$150K median
- 56 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Sheldon Playground: 8 min walk
- Reese Playfield: 10 min walk
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sheldon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,017/mo
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56 homes sold in Sheldon this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$150K
56 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sheldon Playground
0.3 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,350 – $1,600 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sheldon Playground
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
+1 more
Aldea Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Sheldon Playground
+1 more
Playground in Evanston Ave & Getty St Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Beach at Mona Lake
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Sheldon 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.
Muskegon crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sheldon home (around $149,750) at today's 6.71% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,013 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,013/mo | $27,025 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,166/mo | $31,102 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,218/mo | $32,475 |
Estimates use a 6.71% 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
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$25K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
1 building
Active / pending
Median Price
$175K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$88K
Median
Who actually lends in Sheldon, 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
Source: muskegon-mi.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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Muskegon Department of Public Works
City operates water filtration/distribution; wholesales to neighboring communities
City of Muskegon Department of Public Works
City sewage collection; treatment via Muskegon County wastewater system
Services for Muskegon · Source: muskegon-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheldon 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(12)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(3)
🏫 Schools(30)
Muskegon Christian School
Our Redeemer School
Muskegon Middle School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Laketon Trail
Bike Path
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(5)
ChargePoint
EV Charging
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
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Living in Sheldon: the details
Is Sheldon a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Sheldon as a place to live. 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 Muskegon Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $150,000.
What does it cost to live in Sheldon?
The typical home in Sheldon goes for around $150,000. 56 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sheldon
- What do homes cost in Sheldon?
- The median home value in Sheldon is about $149,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheldon housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sheldon right now, and 56 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheldon?
- Sheldon is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Sheldon walkable?
- Sheldon scores 3.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.