Neighborhood355.8 acres

Southern Ave & 7th St Area

Surrounded by nature

Median $151K·Walkability 4.8/10·Schools 2.8/10

🏙️35 mito Downtown GR
🏞️11 mito Lake Michigan

Just west of downtown, the Southern Ave & 7th St Area sits right where Muskegon city keeps its everyday rhythm—close enough to walk for groceries or grab coffee in three minutes, far enough to breathe a little. You're surrounded by 356 acres and more than a dozen parks within a mile, with St. Joseph Park a short stroll away. The restaurant and grocery action is constant; 23 spots to eat and six grocery stores within a couple miles means you're never hunting for dinner. Homes here run around $75K, and Muskegon Public Schools of the City of serves the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 50 minutes north, and the sugar-sand beaches of Grand Haven are just 20 minutes west—close enough that lake days feel like a natural extension of where you live, not a weekend project.

Why people love it here

🌊Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • Muskegon Lake — 1.6 mi
  • 55 parks within 1 mile
  • St. Joseph Park: 9 min walk
  • The Monet Garden of Muskegon: 14 min walk
💰Home Values

$151K median

  • 44 sales in last 12mo
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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

St. Joseph Park

0.3 mi

Parks Nearby

55

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Muskegon Lake

1.6 mi

Walkability

4.8

Fair

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
4.5
🍽️Dining
6.1
🌳Nature
3.3
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
5.0

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

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Frequently asked about Southern Ave & 7th St Area

What do homes cost in Southern Ave & 7th St Area?
The median home value in Southern Ave & 7th St Area is about $151,474. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
How active is the Southern Ave & 7th St Area housing market?
no homes are listed in Southern Ave & 7th St Area right now, and 44 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
What schools serve Southern Ave & 7th St Area?
Southern Ave & 7th St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
Is Southern Ave & 7th St Area walkable?
Southern Ave & 7th St Area scores 4.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: sales, schools · Updated 6/21/2026