Oak Ave & Creston St Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Oak Ave & Creston St Area is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $193,000.
Median $193K·Walkability 2.6/10·Schools 2.8/10
Here you get to know your corner store owners and restaurant staff by name, not because it's quaint but because you're there all the time—groceries three minutes on foot, a dozen restaurants within a mile, coffee down the block. The daily rhythm feels different when errands are quick and neighbors run the places you actually go. With 493 acres anchored by Sheldon Playground just a short walk away, there's real green space woven through.
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Why people love it here
$193K median
- 37 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave: 1 min bike
- Unnamed bike_path: 1 min bike
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Median home price in Oak Ave & Creston St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,310/mo
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37 homes sold in Oak Ave & Creston St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$193K
37 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Sheldon Playground
0.6 mi
Expected Rent
$1,300/mo
$1,200 – $1,400 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Sheldon Playground
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
25
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
+1 more
Burger King
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Smith Playground
+1 more
Playground in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Beach at Mona Lake
+1 more
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Oak Ave & Creston 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 Oak Ave & Creston St Area home (around $193,000) at today's 6.67% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,302 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,302/mo | $34,721 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,499/mo | $39,962 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,565/mo | $41,724 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$15K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Oak Ave & Creston St Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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
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 Oak Ave & Creston 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
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Muskegon Middle School
School
Our Redeemer School
Muskegon Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🚴 Trails(5)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
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Living in Oak Ave & Creston St Area: the details
Is Oak Ave & Creston St Area a good place to live?
Here is what the data shows about living in Oak Ave & Creston St Area. Day to day, 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. Expect prices centered around $193,000.
What does it cost to live in Oak Ave & Creston St Area?
The typical home in Oak Ave & Creston St Area goes for around $193,000. 37 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Oak Ave & Creston St Area
- What do homes cost in Oak Ave & Creston St Area?
- The median home value in Oak Ave & Creston St Area is about $193,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Oak Ave & Creston St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Oak Ave & Creston St Area right now, and 37 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Oak Ave & Creston St Area?
- Oak Ave & Creston St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Oak Ave & Creston St Area walkable?
- Oak Ave & Creston St Area scores 2.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.