Sheldon Heights
Lake life, small town feel
The quick answer
Sheldon Heights is a partly walkable neighborhood, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $420,000.
11 homes for sale·Median $420K·Walkability 4.3/10·Schools 5.5/10
You wake up here and the beach is a four-minute drive away—not something you think about, just something you do on a Tuesday afternoon. Coffee and breakfast are steps from your door, and the stretch itself sits quietly residential despite being ringed by nearly two hundred restaurants within a mile, which means dinner options that don't feel like you're leaving the neighborhood. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area, and Duncan Park—one of the largest remaining sections of old-growth forest in the lower peninsula—is a short walk if you want to disappear into trees instead of hitting the shops and galleries downtown.
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Why people love it here
Near the water
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Duncan Park: 15 min walk
- Klaver Park: 7 min bike
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$420K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
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Median home price in Sheldon Heights
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,851/mo
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5 homes sold in Sheldon Heights this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Duncan Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
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Subway
Tim Hortons
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
Duncan Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Sheldon Heights 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 Grand Haven.
Grand Haven crime & safety stats →Median Sale Price
$420K
5 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Duncan Park
0.5 mi
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,225 – $1,425 · estimated range
To buy a median-priced Sheldon Heights home (around $420,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $75k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,829 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,829/mo | $75,440 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,256/mo | $86,830 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,400/mo | $90,658 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
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 Heights 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)
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🍕 Restaurants(8)
Russ'
Restaurant
Subway
Restaurant
Fast Food
Lucky Sushi Cafe
Restaurant
GH Pizza & Sub Shop
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
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🍺 Bars(13)
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🏫 Schools(15)
Saint Johns School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Griffin School
Christian Junior High School
School
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🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
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
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Living in Sheldon Heights: the details
Is Sheldon Heights a good place to live?
Sheldon Heights is a strong fit if you want easy access to Lake Michigan and green space nearby — here is what the data shows. When it comes to errands, some shops, cafés and parks are within walking distance, but most errands mean a short drive. This neighborhood is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $420,000.
What does it cost to live in Sheldon Heights?
Homes in Sheldon Heights sell for a median of about $420,000. There are 11 homes for sale here right now and 5 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Sheldon Heights
- What do homes cost in Sheldon Heights?
- The median home value in Sheldon Heights is about $420,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sheldon Heights housing market?
- there are 11 homes for sale in Sheldon Heights right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sheldon Heights?
- Sheldon Heights is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Sheldon Heights walkable?
- Sheldon Heights scores 4.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
