Nims St & Getty St Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Nims St & Getty St Area is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $146,000.
Median $146K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 2.8/10
So you've got a real working neighborhood here—it's not just summer tourists and beach weekends, though Grand Haven's shoreline is only about twenty minutes south if you want that. McCrea Park sits practically on your doorstep, and there are seven parks scattered within a mile, so you're never far from green space. You can walk to a coffee shop in thirteen minutes or grab dinner in eleven, and there are about twenty restaurants within a mile if you're not trying to cook. Grocery shopping's a fifteen-minute walk, which means the basic errands feel doable on foot. The neighborhood sits in Muskegon city, which has real bones—historic architecture, manufacturing jobs, healthcare work—so this isn't gentrified-up Main Street stuff. Schools fall under Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. It's the kind of place where you're living in an actual community that runs year-round, not a seasonal destination, and the amenities are there without feeling cramped or overdone.
Why people love it here
$146K median
- 32 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 35 parks within 1 mile
- McCrea Park: 7 min walk
- Laketon Trail: 12 min walk
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Median home price in Nims St & Getty St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$988/mo
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32 homes sold in Nims St & Getty St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
McCrea Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
35
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
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
+1 more
Burger King
+1 more
Aldea Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
+1 more
McCrea Park
+1 more
McLaughlin Playground
Beach at Mona Lake
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Laketon Trail
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Nims St & Getty 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 Nims St & Getty St Area home (around $145,500) at today's 6.58% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $26k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $975 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $975/mo | $25,991 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,122/mo | $29,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,171/mo | $31,236 |
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.
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$152K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$69K
Median
Who actually lends in Nims St & Getty St Area, 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 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
~$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 Nims St & Getty 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)
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
+25 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Laketon Trail
Bike Path
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
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Living in Nims St & Getty St Area: the details
Is Nims St & Getty St Area a good place to live?
Here is what the numbers say about Nims St & Getty St Area as a place to live. 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. The going price is around $146,000.
What does it cost to live in Nims St & Getty St Area?
Homes in Nims St & Getty St Area sell for a median of about $146,000. 32 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Nims St & Getty St Area
- What do homes cost in Nims St & Getty St Area?
- The median home value in Nims St & Getty St Area is about $145,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Nims St & Getty St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Nims St & Getty St Area right now, and 32 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Nims St & Getty St Area?
- Nims St & Getty St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Nims St & Getty St Area walkable?
- Nims St & Getty St Area scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.