Keating Ave & Nims St Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Keating Ave & Nims St Area is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $149,000.
Median $149K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 2.8/10
This is a place where space actually means something. With quarter-acre lots stretching out around you, there's room to breathe, room for a proper garden, and room for kids to actually play in their own backyard without bumping into the neighbor's fence. The homes here tell stories of thoughtful updates — fresh paint, new floors, modern appliances — with that solid foundation that lets you make a place truly yours over time.
Why people love it here
$149K median
- 9 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 10 parks within 1 mile
- Laketon Trail: 6 min bike
- McCrea Park: 9 min bike
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Median home price in Keating Ave & Nims St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
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9 homes sold in Keating Ave & Nims St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Reese Playfield
0.7 mi
Parks Nearby
10
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
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Biggby Coffee
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McCrea Park
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Playground in Evanston Ave & Getty St Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Beach at Mona Lake
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Laketon Trail
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Keating Ave & Nims St 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.
Muskegon crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Keating Ave & Nims St Area home (around $148,750) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $996 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $996/mo | $26,572 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,147/mo | $30,587 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,198/mo | $31,934 |
Estimates use a 6.58% 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.
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City of Muskegon
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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 Keating Ave & Nims St 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.
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🏫 Schools(30)
Marsh School
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🚴 Trails(7)
Laketon Trail
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Bike Path
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Living in Keating Ave & Nims St Area: the details
Is Keating Ave & Nims St Area a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Keating Ave & Nims St Area. 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. Homes here typically sell for around $149,000.
What does it cost to live in Keating Ave & Nims St Area?
The typical home in Keating Ave & Nims St Area goes for around $149,000. 9 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Keating Ave & Nims St Area
- What do homes cost in Keating Ave & Nims St Area?
- The median home value in Keating Ave & Nims St Area is about $148,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Keating Ave & Nims St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Keating Ave & Nims St Area right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Keating Ave & Nims St Area?
- Keating Ave & Nims St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Keating Ave & Nims St Area walkable?
- Keating Ave & Nims St Area scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.