Marquette Ave & Scott St Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $233K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 2.8/10
Most people think of Muskegon as a summer lake town, but the Marquette Ave & Scott St area shows you what happens when a working neighborhood sits at the heart of it all—about 20 minutes from Grand Haven's beaches and just under 50 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids when you need it. The bones here are solid: 169 acres anchored by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, with a dozen restaurants and a grocery store within a short walk (14 and 13 minutes respectively), plus Smith Playground a mile away if you need green space. Coffee shops are a 15-minute walk, which means the neighborhood has enough retail density to feel connected without feeling cramped. Homes run in the low to mid-range, reflecting the area's straightforward character—this is where people actually live and work, not just pass through on their way to the water.
Why people love it here
$233K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Aamodt Park: 10 min bike
- Smith Playground: 4 min drive
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Median home price in Marquette Ave & Scott St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,578/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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10 homes sold in Marquette Ave & Scott St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Smith Playground
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
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
ALDI
Pizza Hut
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Aamodt Park
+1 more
Playground in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
+1 more
Ruddiman Lagoon
Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
+1 more
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Unnamed bike_path
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Marquette Ave & Scott 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 Marquette Ave & Scott St Area home (around $232,500) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,539 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,539/mo | $41,043 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,772/mo | $47,258 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,850/mo | $49,332 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 Marquette Ave & Scott 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.
🛒 Grocery(11)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Fast Food
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Muskegon Middle School
School
Froehel School
Our Redeemer School
+24 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Marquette Ave & Scott St Area
- What do homes cost in Marquette Ave & Scott St Area?
- The median home value in Marquette Ave & Scott St Area is about $232,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marquette Ave & Scott St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Marquette Ave & Scott St Area right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marquette Ave & Scott St Area?
- Marquette Ave & Scott St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Marquette Ave & Scott St Area walkable?
- Marquette Ave & Scott St Area scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.