Sheldon Park
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The quick answer
Sheldon Park is a neighborhood, part of Muskegon Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $172,000.
8 homes for sale·Median $172K·Walkability 3.4/10·Schools 2.8/10
If you're heading out here, expect bungalows and ranch-style homes built mostly between the 1940s and '60s on quarter-acre lots—the bones of the neighborhood are solid. It's about two miles east of downtown, close enough to grab what you need but far enough to feel removed. The area has three elementary schools, and McDonald's Candies—a homemade sweets operation running since 1941—sits right in the middle of it all, the kind of place that's been there longer than most of the houses. Sheldon Playground is a four-minute walk away with three ball fields and mature shade trees; there's also a new playground installed in 2024. The neighborhood association keeps things engaged with clean-up days and seasonal events, which shows in how the homes move—they typically sell in less than a month.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Sheldon Playground: 6 min walk
- Unnamed bike_path: 9 min walk
$172K median
- 33 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sheldon Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,168/mo
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33 homes sold in Sheldon Park this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Biggby Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Sheldon Playground
Unnamed playground
Ruddiman Lagoon
Unnamed beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Unnamed bike_path
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Sheldon Park 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.
Muskegon crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Sheldon Park home (around $172,000) at today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,159/mo | $30,919 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,334/mo | $35,586 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,393/mo | $37,156 |
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 Sheldon Park, 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
City of Muskegon
Source: muskegon-mi.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 ~6,490 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
City of Muskegon Department of Public Works
City operates water filtration/distribution; wholesales to neighboring communities
City of Muskegon Department of Public Works
City sewage collection; treatment via Muskegon County wastewater system
Services for Muskegon · Source: muskegon-mi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Sheldon Park 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(11)
Aldi
Grocery Store
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Daily Deals Food Outlet
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(5)
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(5)
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🏫 Schools(30)
Our Redeemer School
Muskegon Christian School
Muskegon Middle School
School
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💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
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💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
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Living in Sheldon Park: the details
Is Sheldon Park a good place to live?
If you're after green space nearby, Sheldon Park is worth a close look — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Muskegon Public Schools. Expect prices centered around $172,000.
What does it cost to live in Sheldon Park?
The typical home in Sheldon Park goes for around $172,000. There are 8 homes for sale here right now and 33 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sheldon Park
- What do homes cost in Sheldon Park?
- The median home value in Sheldon Park is about $172,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheldon Park housing market?
- there are 8 homes for sale in Sheldon Park right now, and 33 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheldon Park?
- Sheldon Park is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Sheldon Park walkable?
- Sheldon Park scores 3.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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