West Shore
Great schools with outdoor access
The quick answer
West Shore is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Mona Shores Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $279,000.
2 homes for sale·Median $279K·Walkability 4.4/10·Schools 6.3/10
There's something quietly perfect about living just far enough from the action to breathe, but close enough that Pere Marquette Beach and downtown Muskegon are both under 5 miles away. This stretch of Kent County gives you the best of both worlds — the space to actually have a backyard (most lots here run about a fifth of an acre) and the freedom to hit Mona Lake when you need that water fix, just under two miles down the road.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- Mona Lake — 1.5 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Wells Park: 4 min walk
- Lambert Part: 11 min walk
Mona Shores High School
- High — 1.0 mi away
- Mona Shores
- 6 rated schools in district
$279K median
- 15 sales in last 12mo
Notable nearby
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Median home price in West Shore
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,891/mo
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15 homes sold in West Shore this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Wells Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Mona Lake
1.5 mi
Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 10/10
School District: Mona Shores Public School District
Median Sale Price
$279K
15 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Wells Park
0.1 mi
Expected Rent
$1,550/mo
$1,375 – $1,750 · estimated range
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Walmart Supercenter
+1 more
Lombardos
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Skeetown Tavern
+1 more
Wells Park
+1 more
Playground in Broadway Ave & Sherman Blvd Area
+1 more
Ruddiman Lagoon
Mona Lake Park Beach
+1 more
Lakeshore Trail
Waters Edge Fitness
Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Crime in West Shore 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 Roosevelt Park.
Roosevelt Park crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced West Shore home (around $278,500) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $50k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,876 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,876/mo | $50,024 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,159/mo | $57,577 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,254/mo | $60,115 |
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.
Who actually lends in West Shore, 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
City of Roosevelt Park
Source: rooseveltpark.org · 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
~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,450 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City installs meters, maintains water system; billing via Treasurer ext. 1953
Republic Services
Garbage and yard waste collection by Republic Services
Republic Services
Recycling via Republic
Norton Shores Fire Department (by contract)
Roosevelt Park contracts fire/EMS to Norton Shores FD
Services for Roosevelt Park · Source: rooseveltpark.org
Utility, solar, and service details for West Shore 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.
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Living in West Shore: the details
Is West Shore a good place to live?
West Shore is a strong fit if you want easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Mona Shores Public School District. Homes here typically sell for around $279,000.
What does it cost to live in West Shore?
The typical home in West Shore goes for around $279,000. There are 2 homes for sale here right now and 15 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about West Shore
- What do homes cost in West Shore?
- The median home value in West Shore is about $278,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the West Shore housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in West Shore right now, and 15 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve West Shore?
- West Shore is served by Mona Shores Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is Mona Shores High School (10/10).
- Is West Shore walkable?
- West Shore scores 4.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.