Port Sheldon
Surrounded by nature
Median $898K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
Life here moves slower than in most places I've lived—you wake up to Lake Michigan on the horizon instead of traffic, and your commute doesn't start until you've decided whether to head toward Holland or Grand Haven. The area sits on roughly 15 miles of bike paths that wind through a park system most townships dream about: two township beach parks, three county parks, open spaces that actually feel open. Water access isn't incidental; it's woven in—Pigeon Lake connects to Lake Michigan less than a mile away, and channel-front cottages and wooded two-acre lots with private ponds are the local standard, not the anomaly. The heritage here runs deep: berry farming built this place starting in the 1930s, and that agricultural backbone shaped the character you still feel—spacious lots, a rural sensibility, homes where people actually stay. An 18-hole golf course with a renovated dining room anchors the social calendar. Most of what matters is within a short drive, and the water, always, is within reach.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pigeon Lake within walking distance
- Lakeshore Trail: 1 min walk
- Pigeon Lake: 7 min walk
$898K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Walkable for daily errands
- Lakeshore Trail: 1 min walk
- 5 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Port Sheldon
Estimated Monthly Payment
$6,093/mo
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See what your home is worthWalkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
Beach House Pizza
Sandy Point Beach House
Windsnest Park
Unnamed playground
Pigeon Lake
Unnamed beach
Trillium Ridge
Park Township Dog Park
Lakeshore Trail
Pigeon Lake Launch
Herrick District Library North Branch
daycare
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Crime in Port Sheldon 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Port Sheldon home (around $897,500) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $161k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $6,050 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $6,050/mo | $161,335 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,963/mo | $185,690 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $7,270/mo | $193,879 |
Estimates use a 6.66% 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.
Who actually lends in Port Sheldon, 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
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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
Port Sheldon Township
Source: portsheldontwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,453 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
Private well
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Port Sheldon · Source: portsheldontwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Port Sheldon 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.
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
Port Sheldon Party Store
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(4)
Sandy Point Beach House
Restaurant
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Bar
LiveGolf Studios at Macatawa Golf Club
Bar
+1 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(3)
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
Port Sheldon Street Area Trail
Bike Path
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
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Frequently asked about Port Sheldon
- What do homes cost in Port Sheldon?
- The median home value in Port Sheldon is about $897,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Port Sheldon housing market?
- there are 7 homes for sale in Port Sheldon right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Port Sheldon?
- Port Sheldon is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Port Sheldon walkable?
- Port Sheldon scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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