Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area
Easy outdoor access
1 home for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.0/10
You've got something real happening here—the kind of spot where a grocery store and a restaurant are basically your neighbors, steps away from wherever you're standing. It's the convenience of having what you need right there, no planning required, anchored by walkable access to food and essentials that actually serve the area instead of just passing through it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Bear Lake — 1.8 mi
- Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail: 12 min bike
- Riverside Park: 5 min drive
$230K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,561/mo
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3 homes sold in Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Boyce Woods Nature Preserve
1.2 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Bear Lake
1.8 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 7/10
School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Handsome Hobo Restaurant & Bar
+1 more
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Riverside Park
+1 more
Playground in Figge Rd & Creston Rd Area
Bear Lake
Beach in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Dog Star Ranch
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Russell Rd & Buel Ave 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 County.
Muskegon County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area home (around $230,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,530 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,530/mo | $40,795 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,761/mo | $46,967 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,839/mo | $49,031 |
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
Median Price
$23K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Russell Rd & Buel Ave 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
Muskegon Charter Township
Source: muskegontwpmi.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 ~6,492 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Muskegon Charter Township Water Department
Township provides full water service (sourced from City of Muskegon supply)
Township Sanitation / contracted hauler
Recycling via township sanitation program
Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department (MCTFD)
Township FD; also covers Cedar Creek & Laketon townships
Services for Muskegon · Source: muskegontwpmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Russell Rd & Buel Ave 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(4)
Meijer
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
+1 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Restaurant
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(29)
Reeths-Puffer Elementary School
School
Reeths-Puffer High School
School
Giles School
McMillan School
+24 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Dog Star Ranch
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(1)
Hackley Public Library
Frequently asked about Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area
- What do homes cost in Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area?
- The median home value in Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area?
- Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer High School (7/10).
- Is Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area walkable?
- Russell Rd & Buel Ave Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.