Marsh Field
Surrounded by nature
10 homes for sale·Median $119K·Walkability 2.5/10·Schools 2.8/10
This stretch of southern Muskegon centers on a diamond with real history. Marsh Field itself—the ballpark, established in 1915—has hosted Negro League teams, women's leagues, and minor-league farm clubs, with names like Satchel Paige and Mel Ott having played on its grass. Today the Muskegon Clippers call it home. The neighborhood around it is older, residential, and decidedly modest: sidewalk-lined streets lined with bungalows, cottages, ranches, and Colonial Revivals on tight lots shaded by established trees. Many homes have been refreshed—new roofs, updated kitchens, detached garages—and move fast; the median sits well below the city average, making this a landing spot for first-time buyers or investors eyeing a rental foothold. The area has significant rental stock, including smaller multi-unit buildings scattered throughout. Twenty parks sit within a mile, and the Laketon Avenue Pedestrian Trail runs along the neighborhood's edge. Grand Haven's beaches are roughly 20 minutes away; downtown Grand Rapids stretches to about 48 minutes. The historic designation carries weight here—this isn't a place trying to become something else. It's a place where a century-old ballpark still draws crowds, and the houses around it remain rooted in their own era.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Muskegon Lake — 1.9 mi
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Marsh Field: 6 min walk
- Laketon Trail: 9 min walk
$119K median
- 32 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Marsh Field
Estimated Monthly Payment
$806/mo
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32 homes sold in Marsh Field this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Marsh Field
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Muskegon Lake
1.9 mi
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
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El Tepatio
Drip Drop Drink
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Marsh Field
Unnamed playground
Ruddiman Lagoon
Unnamed beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Laketon Trail
Waters Edge Fitness
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Marsh Field 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 Marsh Field home (around $118,700) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $21k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $790 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $790/mo | $21,054 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $909/mo | $24,239 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $949/mo | $25,304 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 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
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$20K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
4 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$172K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$74K
Median
Who actually lends in Marsh Field, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
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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
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Solar potential
~$899/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,560 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 Marsh Field 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(13)
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+10 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
El Tepatio
Restaurant
El Tapatio
Restaurant
Naan Pizza
Restaurant
Curry Kitchen
Restaurant
Hamburger Mikey
Fast Food
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
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🍺 Bars(8)
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🏫 Schools(30)
School
Saint Michaels
Lindberg School
School
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🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(11)
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👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(4)
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EV Charging
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EV Charging
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Frequently asked about Marsh Field
- What do homes cost in Marsh Field?
- The median home value in Marsh Field is about $118,700. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Marsh Field housing market?
- there are 10 homes for sale in Marsh Field right now, and 32 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Marsh Field?
- Marsh Field is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Marsh Field walkable?
- Marsh Field scores 2.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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