Steele
Easy outdoor access
6 homes for sale·Median $186K·Walkability 3.6/10·Schools 2.8/10
This stretch of Muskegon city surprises most people with how much is actually happening—not glitzy or showy, just solid, working infrastructure. You've got truck repair facilities and industrial warehouses alongside recently renovated manufacturing spaces, including a major coating resins plant that supplies products across North America. The area sits three miles south of downtown and has real access: US-131 is right there, so getting anywhere in West Michigan doesn't require much planning. What catches you off guard is the green space—25 parks within a mile means you're never far from somewhere to walk, and Sheldon Playground is just a seven-minute walk away. The homes themselves tend toward mid-century character: ranch layouts, detached garages, basements built for storage or future expansion, the kind of places where you can actually move in and make it yours. Drive down to Grand Haven beach in just under 18 minutes, or head toward downtown Grand Rapids in about 47 if you need the bigger-city pull. It's the kind of neighborhood where you get industrial backbone, actual amenities within walking distance, and room to breathe—all without the performance of being somewhere trying too hard to impress you.
Why people love it here
Park-rich area
- 25 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 3 min walk
- Sheldon Playground: 10 min walk
$186K median
- 16 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Steele
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,263/mo
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16 homes sold in Steele this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthNearest Park
Sheldon Playground
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
25
within 1 mile
Based 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
+1 more
Domino's
Biggby Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
Sheldon Playground
Unnamed playground
Bear Lake
Unnamed beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Unnamed bike_path
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Steele 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 Steele home (around $186,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $33k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,237 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,237/mo | $32,990 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,424/mo | $37,982 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,487/mo | $39,651 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$15K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Steele, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
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 Steele 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(6)
Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Fast Food
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Muskegon Middle School
School
Our Redeemer School
Muskegon Christian School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Cycleway from Amity Ave to Lawrence Ave
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Steele
- What do homes cost in Steele?
- The median home value in Steele is about $186,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Steele housing market?
- there are 6 homes for sale in Steele right now, and 16 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Steele?
- Steele is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Steele walkable?
- Steele scores 3.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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