Sheldon Homes
Lake life, small town feel
Median $336K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 5.5/10
Sheldon Homes looks best around dusk, when the streetlights come on and the lots—each roughly a fifth of an acre—stop feeling small and start feeling intentional. This 10-acre subdivision sits in East Highland Park Sub Area, where you're close enough to walk to a coffee shop in nine minutes and a restaurant in seven, but far enough from the noise of it all. With 96 restaurants within a mile and 24 grocery stores within two, you're not choosing between convenience and breathing room—you get both. Duncan Park is a nine-minute walk away, and there are eight parks scattered within a mile if you count them all. The median home value hovers around $635K, and Grand Haven Area Public Schools handles the district. That three-minute drive to Grand Haven beach doesn't hurt, either—close enough that you can actually use it.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 5 min walk
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 5 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.0 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$336K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Sheldon Homes
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,283/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duncan Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$336K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
34
Median Lot Size
0.20 ac
0.18 ac – 0.23 ac
Homeowner Rate
85.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
+1 more
Lucky Sushi Cafe
West Michigan Nutrition
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Duncan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Sheldon Homes 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 Sheldon Homes home (around $336,250) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,236 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,236/mo | $59,640 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,575/mo | $68,664 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,688/mo | $71,682 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheldon Homes 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Lucky Sushi Cafe
Restaurant
Fast Food
Russ'
Restaurant
Fortune Cookie
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Central School
Ferry School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Sheldon Homes
- What do homes cost in Sheldon Homes?
- The median home value in Sheldon Homes is about $336,250. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheldon Homes housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sheldon Homes right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheldon Homes?
- Sheldon Homes is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Sheldon Homes walkable?
- Sheldon Homes scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.