Port Sheldon Street Area
Space and nature
14 homes for sale·Median $799K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 4.0/10
This stretch sits on the western edge of Port Sheldon township, where low bluffs meet Lake Michigan and properties tend to sprawl across two, three, or more acres—the kind of land where a pole barn and a pond in the backyard stop being luxuries and start being the point. Ranch homes dominate, many of them recently renovated or rebuilt, with newer construction scattered among older cottages that have anchored family summers for decades. You're about a mile from restaurants and the Pigeon Lake boat launch, twenty-six minutes to Grand Haven's beaches if you want to go, forty-nine to downtown Grand Rapids for work or weekends. The character here is rural and waterfront-minded: blueberry farms still operate nearby, a 15-mile bike path threads through the township, and three county parks plus township beach parks with updated facilities sit within easy reach. West Ottawa Public School District serves the area. This isn't a walkable neighborhood—you'll need a car—but the trade-off is space, shoreline access, and the kind of quiet that comes from having real land between you and your neighbors.
Why people love it here
1.0 acre avg lots
- 187 homes
Lake life
- Pigeon Lake within walking distance
- Unnamed bike_path: 8 min bike
- Port Sheldon Street Area Trail: 9 min bike
$799K median
- 49 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Port Sheldon Street Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$5,424/mo
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49 homes sold in Port Sheldon Street Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$799K
49 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pigeon Lake
0.0 mi
Based on 1 rated school nearby
School District: West Ottawa Public School District
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Port Sheldon Party Store
Sandy Point Beach House
Pigeon Lake
Windsnest Park Beach
Trillium Ridge
Unnamed bike_path
Pigeon Lake Launch
Crime in Port Sheldon Street 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Port Sheldon Street Area home (around $799,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $142k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $5,314 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $5,314/mo | $141,717 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $6,118/mo | $163,160 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $6,387/mo | $170,330 |
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
Typical Land Value
$60K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$441K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Port Sheldon Street 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
Port Sheldon Township
Source: portsheldontwp.org · 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
~$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 Street 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.
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Port Sheldon Party Store
Restaurant
Beach House Pizza
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
+2 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(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Port Sheldon Street Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(1)
Boat Launch
🚌 Transit(6)
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
Transit Stop
+3 more within 5 miles
Frequently asked about Port Sheldon Street Area
- What do homes cost in Port Sheldon Street Area?
- The median home value in Port Sheldon Street Area is about $799,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Port Sheldon Street Area housing market?
- there are 14 homes for sale in Port Sheldon Street Area right now, and 49 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Port Sheldon Street Area?
- Port Sheldon Street Area is served by West Ottawa Public School District. Its highest-rated assigned school is West Ottawa High School Campus (6/10).
- Is Port Sheldon Street Area walkable?
- Port Sheldon Street Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
