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Home/Neighborhoods/Muskegon Township/Berry Junction Area
Neighborhood11688.6 acres

Berry Junction Area

Easy outdoor access

Published by Atlas — Grand Rapids Real Estate · data computed by Atlas · reviewed under Jon Hazeltine, Broker Associate (MI #6502432782)
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The quick answer

Berry Junction Area is a neighborhood, part of Reeths-Puffer Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $230,000.

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27 homes for sale·Median $230K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 5.0/10

🏙️39 mito Downtown GR(~1h 18m drive)
🏞️15 mito Lake Michigan(~31 min drive)

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.

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Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Bear Lake — 1.8 mi
  • Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail: 12 min bike
  • Riverside Park: 5 min drive
💰Home Values

$230K median

  • 3 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Berry Junction Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,561/mo

$
$46,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,19376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

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Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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Flood 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

Median Sale Price

$230K

3 sales in last 12mo

Parks Nearby

0

within 1 mile

Nearest Park

Boyce Woods Nature Preserve

1.2 mi

Expected Rent

$1,125/mo

$1,050 – $1,225 · estimated range

5.0
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 4 rated schools nearby

Range: 3/10 to 7/10

School District: Reeths-Puffer Schools

7ReethsPuffer High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,177 students · 19:1 · 1.3 mi
5ReethsPuffer Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 603 students · 16:1 · 1.1 mi
5ReethsPuffer Middle SchoolMiddle · 06-08 · 542 students · 18:1 · 2.7 mi
3Central Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 411 students · 15:1 · 2.5 mi

Walkability

1.0

Car-dependent

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands— Grocery, pharmacy
1.5
🍽️Dining— Restaurants, cafes, bars
0.8
🌳Nature— Parks, trails
0.5
🚌Transit— Bus stops, stations
0.0
💪Fitness— Gyms, recreation
0.0

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

🛒Grocery Stores
Quick drive

Great Lakes Fresh Market

5 mindrive· 15 min bike
Meijer
5 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Short drive

Handsome Hobo Restaurant & Bar

3 mindrive· 12 min bike
Pizza Hut
4 mindrive
Hobo's Tavern
4 mindrive
Culver's
5 mindrive

+1 more

🍺Bars & Breweries
Quick drive

Hennesse's Irish Pub

10 mindrive
🌳Parks
Short drive

Riverside Park

5 mindrive· 13 min bike
Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
5 mindrive
Park in Ruddiman Dr & Meadow Ln Area
6 mindrive
Veterans Memorial Park
5 mindrive

+1 more

🛝Playgrounds
Short drive

Playground in Figge Rd & Creston Rd Area

5 mindrive· 14 min bike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Bear Lake

8 mindrive
Muskegon Lake
12 mindrive
Lost Lake
14 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Beach in Whitehall Rd & Riley Thompson Rd Area

5 mindrive· 16 min bike
Beach in Riley Thompson Rd & Ironwood St Area
8 mindrive
Beach in Bear Lake Rd & Meadow Ln Area
8 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Veterans Memorial Park Walkway

7 mindrive· 17 min bike
🐕Dog Parks
Quick drive

Dog Star Ranch

8 mindrive
🚴Bike Paths
Bikeable

Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail

12 minbike· 4 min drive
McMillan Trail
4 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Short drive

Walgreens

4 mindrive· 14 min bike
Rite Aid
5 mindrive
Hometown Pharmacy
5 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Hackley Public Library

10 mindrive
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Northstar Cinema

15 mindrive

Crime in Berry Junction 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 Berry Junction Area home (around $230,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $41k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,549 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).

Down paymentMonthly paymentIncome needed
20% $1,549/mo$41,312
10% (+PMI)$1,783/mo$47,550
5% (+PMI)$1,862/mo$49,646

Estimates use a 6.65% 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.

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Land for sale

Listings

2 parcels

Active / pending

Median Price

$23K

Per listing

Who actually lends in Berry Junction Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.

Home purchases~11 loans · $2M

Loans to buy a home

Conventional 72%FHA 23%VA 5%

Most active lenders

1Lake Michigan Credit Union22%
2United Shore Financial Services, LLC20%
3Mortgage 1 Incorporated13%
4ChoiceOne Bank9%
521st Mortgage Corporation7%

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

231-788-2725Website

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

Water

Muskegon Charter Township Water Department

Township provides full water service (sourced from City of Muskegon supply)

Sewer

Muskegon Charter Township Sewer Department

Township sanitary sewer; treatment via county system

Trashunconfirmed

Township Sanitation / contracted hauler

Township operates a Sanitation Department

Recyclingunconfirmed

Township Sanitation / contracted hauler

Recycling via township sanitation program

Electricvaries by address

Consumers Energy Co · ~13.7¢/kWh

Regional IOU

Confirm by address
Natural Gasvaries by address

Consumers Energy

Regional gas IOU

Confirm by address
Police

Muskegon Charter Township Police Department

Township operates its own police department

Fire

Muskegon Charter Township Fire Department (MCTFD)

Township FD; also covers Cedar Creek & Laketon townships

Services for Muskegon Township · Source: muskegontwpmi.gov

Utility, solar, and service details for Berry Junction 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(3)

Great Lakes Fresh Market

Grocery Store

3.2 mimap

Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market

Grocery Store

4.4 mimap

Meijer

Grocery Store

4.7 mimap

🍕 Restaurants(5)

Bear Lake Tavern

Restaurant

2.3 mimap
Pizza Hut

Restaurant

2.6 mimap
Hobo's Tavern

Restaurant

2.6 mimap
Handsome Hobo Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant

2.6 mimap

Bernie O's

Restaurant

2.8 mimap

☕ Coffee(5)

Brooklyn Bagels

Café

3.1 mimap
The Coffee Factory

Café

4.1 mimap
Drip Drop Drink

Café

4.2 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

🍺 Bars(4)

The Viking Lounge

Bar

4.0 mimap
Pigeon Hill

Pub

4.1 mimap

Tippsy Toad

Bar

4.1 mimap

+1 more within 5 miles

🏫 Schools(26)

Maple Ridge School

0.7 mimap

Reeths-Puffer Middle School

School

1.1 mimap

Central Elementary School

School

1.3 mimap

Pennsylvania School

1.8 mimap

Giles School

2.3 mimap

+21 more within 5 miles

💪 Gyms(1)

Waters Edge Fitness

Fitness Center

4.2 mimap

🌳 Parks(3)

Green Creek Park
0.2 mimap
Lange Park
1.8 mimap
Mullally Memorial Park
1.9 mimap

🐕 Dog Parks(1)

Dog Star Ranch

Dog Park

4.6 mimap

🚴 Trails(5)

Bear Lake Trail

Bike Path

1.6 mimap

Bear Lake Trail

Bike Path

1.7 mimap

Cycleway loop off Horton Rd

Bike Path

1.8 mimap

+2 more within 5 miles

💊 Pharmacies(3)

Hometown Pharmacy

Pharmacy

3.1 mimap

Rite Aid

Pharmacy

3.2 mimap

Walgreens

Pharmacy

4.6 mimap

👶 Childcare(1)

Jumpstart

Childcare Center

4.8 mimap

📚 Libraries(1)

Hackley Public Library

4.2 mimap

⚡ EV Charging(1)

ChargePoint

EV Charging

4.5 mimap
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Living in Berry Junction Area: the details

Is Berry Junction Area a good place to live?

Berry Junction Area suits buyers looking for green space nearby — here is what the data shows. 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 Reeths-Puffer Schools. The going price is around $230,000.

What does it cost to live in Berry Junction Area?

The median home value in Berry Junction Area is about $230,000. There are 27 homes for sale here right now and 3 homes sold here in the past year.

Frequently asked about Berry Junction Area

What do homes cost in Berry Junction Area?
The median home value in Berry Junction Area is about $230,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Berry Junction Area housing market?
there are 27 homes for sale in Berry Junction 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 Berry Junction Area?
Berry Junction Area is served by Reeths-Puffer Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is ReethsPuffer High School (7/10).
Is Berry Junction Area walkable?
Berry Junction Area scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

Top contributors in Berry Junction Area

Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 8/23/2026
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Conventional Mortgage Calculator

Median in Berry Junction Area

Estimated Monthly Payment

$1,561/mo

$
$46,000
20%
%
Principal & Interest $1,19376%
Property Tax (est.)
$
18%
Insurance (est.)
$
5%

Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.

Get Pre-Approved with Guild Mortgage
Jon Hazeltine

Guild Mortgage

Loan officer: Jon Hazeltine · NMLS #2574218

Company NMLS #3274 · Licensed in MI

The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.

Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.

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