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Muskegon Lake

Surrounded by nature

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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Median $350K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 4.7/10

🏙️37 mito Downtown GR(~1h 13m drive)
🏞️12 mito Lake Michigan(~24 min drive)

This waterfront community offers an exceptional lakeside lifestyle with direct access to Muskegon Lake and connections to Lake Michigan. Properties here feature generous lot sizes averaging nearly a fifth of an acre, providing plenty of space and privacy for residents. The area is known for its stunning water views, private frontages, and boat docking opportunities right at your doorstep.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Lake life

  • Muskegon Lake within walking distance
  • Grand Trunk Boating Access Site: 6 min walk
  • Lakeshore Trail: 8 min walk
💰Home Values

$350K median

  • 9 sales in last 12mo
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Lake facts

MI DNR
Lake size4198acres
Homes on lake344parcels
Max depth66feet
Avg depth12feet
Public accessDestination lakePublic beachFish: Brown Trout, Yellow Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill…
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median home price in Muskegon Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,376/mo

$
$70,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,81676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

North Muskegon Waterfront Sports Park

1.5 mi

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

4.7
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 7 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 7/10

School District: North Muskegon Public Schools

7North Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 335 students · 19:1 · 1.8 mi
6North Muskegon Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 223 students · 17:1 · 1.8 mi
6North Muskegon Elementary SchoolElementary · K-05 · 376 students · 15:1 · 1.8 mi
5ReethsPuffer Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 542 students · 18:1 · 2.4 mi
4Muskegon High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,039 students · 25:1 · 2.9 mi
3Central Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 411 students · 15:1 · 2.5 mi
2Muskegon Community Education CenterHigh · 09-12 · 114 students · 30:1 · 2.9 mi

Walkability

3.2

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
0.6
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
5.0
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
3.7
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
5.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Gordon Food Service

8 mindrive
Save-A-Lot
8 mindrive
ALDI
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Walkable

Lakeside Pizza Company

11 minwalk· 3 min drive
Slappy’s Slaw Dog and Sandwich
4 mindrive
Lott on the Lakeshore
4 mindrive
Boatyeard BBQ
6 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Walkable

Marine Tap Room

11 minwalk· 3 min drive
Mibar
6 mindrive
The Viking Lounge
6 mindrive
Skeetown Tavern
7 mindrive

+1 more

🌳Parks
Short walk

Grand Trunk Boating Access Site

6 minwalk· 2 min drive
McGraft Park
5 mindrive
Seyferth Playground
5 mindrive
Jaycee's Launch Ramp
6 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Quick drive

Playground in Estes St & Laketon Ave Area

7 mindrive
🏞️Lakes & Water
Short drive

Ruddiman Lagoon

5 mindrive· 23 min walk
Mona Lake
15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach on Beach Street Rd

10 mindrive
Beach in Estes St & Laketon Ave Area
11 mindrive
Harbour Towne Beach
12 mindrive
Beach on Scenic Dr
11 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Short walk

Lakeshore Trail

8 minwalk· 3 min drive
💪Gyms & Fitness
Short drive

Waters Edge Fitness

4 mindrive· 19 min walk
💊Pharmacies
Quick drive

Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside

6 mindrive
Rite Aid
8 mindrive
Walgreens
9 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Hackley Public Library

11 mindrive
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
12 mindrive
👶Daycares
Quick drive

Jumpstart

6 mindrive· 27 min walk
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Cinema Carousel

15 mindrive

Crime in Muskegon Lake 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 County.

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To buy a median-priced Muskegon Lake home (around $350,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $63k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,361 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $2,361/mo$62,966
10% (+PMI)$2,718/mo$72,470
5% (+PMI)$2,837/mo$75,666

Estimates use a 6.67% 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.

Full Muskegon Lake cost-of-living breakdown →

Local Government · area-wide

City of Muskegon

231-724-4100Website

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

~$884/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system

Produces ~6,450 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use

Water

City of Muskegon Department of Public Works

City operates water filtration/distribution; wholesales to neighboring communities

Sewer

City of Muskegon Department of Public Works

City sewage collection; treatment via Muskegon County wastewater system

Trash

Republic Services

City-contracted curbside collection

Recycling

Republic Services

Opt-in single-stream curbside, 90-gal tote every 4 weeks

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU

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Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU

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Policeunconfirmed

Muskegon Police Department

Full-service municipal PD

Fire

Muskegon Fire Department

Municipal fire/EMS

Services for Muskegon · Source: muskegon-mi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Muskegon Lake 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(9)

Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market

Grocery Store

2.5 mimap

Great Lakes Fresh Market

Grocery Store

2.9 mimap

Save-A-Lot

Grocery Store

3.0 mimap

+6 more within 5 miles

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Bear Lake Tavern

Restaurant

74mmap
Muskegon Brewing Company

Restaurant

1.4 mimap

Fricano's

Restaurant

1.7 mimap
Slappy’s Slaw Dog and Sandwich

Restaurant

1.9 mimap

Geek Lounge

Fast Food

1.9 mimap

☕ Coffee(7)

Dockside Donuts

Café

1.9 mimap
The Coffee Factory

Café

1.9 mimap
Drip Drop Drink

Café

2.4 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(5)

Marine Tap Room

Bar

1.9 mimap

Lakeshore Tavern

Bar

1.9 mimap

The Viking Lounge

Bar

2.1 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(30)

Pennsylvania School

0.7 mimap
North Muskegon High School & Middle School

School

1.8 mimap
North Muskegon Elementary School

School

1.8 mimap

Catholic Central High School

School

2.1 mimap
Bunker Elementary School

School

2.2 mimap

+25 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Waters Edge Fitness

Fitness Center

2.0 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

North Muskegon Waterfront Sports Park

1.5 mimap
Horton Park
1.6 mimap

Bear Lake Beach Park

1.7 mimap

🚴 Trails(4)

Bear Lake Trail

Bike Path

1.2 mimap

Lakeshore Trail

Bike Path

1.4 mimap

Unnamed bike_path

Bike Path

1.5 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(7)

Mercy Heath Pharmacy Glenside

Pharmacy

2.7 mimap

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap
Hometown Pharmacy

Pharmacy

2.8 mimap

+4 more within 5 miles

👶 Childcare(1)

Jumpstart

Childcare Center

2.6 mimap

🏥 Hospitals(1)

Mercy Health Hackley Campus

Hospital

3.1 mimap

📚 Libraries(2)

Hackley Public Library

2.4 mimap

Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library

4.3 mimap
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Frequently asked about Muskegon Lake

What do homes cost in Muskegon Lake?
The median home value in Muskegon Lake is about $350,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Muskegon Lake housing market?
there are 11 homes for sale in Muskegon Lake right now, and 9 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Muskegon Lake?
Muskegon Lake is served by North Muskegon Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Muskegon High School (7/10).
Is Muskegon Lake walkable?
Muskegon Lake scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Muskegon Lake

Estimated Monthly Payment

$2,376/mo

$
$70,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,81676%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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