Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
Solid value in a growing area
Median $175K·Walkability 3.8/10·Schools 2.8/10
...it's the kind of place where you're close enough to Smith Playground that you can practically hear kids yelling from your porch, and the area sits thick with green space—eight parks within a mile, which in a 261-acre neighborhood means you're never far from somewhere to walk, throw a ball, or just exist outside. The grocery store is less than a mile away, and you've got about twenty restaurants scattered around—nothing fancy, mostly the places people actually eat at—plus a coffee shop an 11-minute walk if you're willing to move your legs before noon. Grand Haven's beaches are nineteen minutes south when you need that particular kind of Michigan air, and downtown Grand Rapids is just under fifty if you're chasing something bigger. Homes here run in the mid-$90Ks, which is the part where you realize you're in Muskegon, a working city on Lake Michigan that doesn't need to perform for anyone—and that honesty, paired with the schools through Muskegon Public Schools of the City of, is what keeps people rooted here.
Why people love it here
$175K median
- 18 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Smith Playground: 14 min walk
- Green Acres Park: 15 min walk
Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,189/mo
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. This is not a commitment to lend or an offer of credit. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
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18 homes sold in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Smith Playground
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
40
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
Burger King
+1 more
Aldea Coffee
Hennesse's Irish Pub
+1 more
Smith Playground
+1 more
Playground in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
+1 more
Mona Lake Park Beach
+1 more
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Unnamed bike_path
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area 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 Sumner Ave & Wood St Area home (around $175,175) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $31k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,160 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,160/mo | $30,923 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,335/mo | $35,606 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,394/mo | $37,169 |
Estimates use a 6.43% 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 an APR or a commitment to lend — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Land for sale
Listings
2 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$30K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area, 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 Sumner Ave & Wood St Area 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)
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Great Lakes Fresh Market
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(8)
Restaurant
Northtown 794
Restaurant
Fast Food
Nipote's Italian Kitchen
Restaurant
+3 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Vanderlaan School
Froehel School
Muskegon Middle School
School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Sumner Ave & Wood St Area
- What do homes cost in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area?
- The median home value in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area is about $175,175. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Sumner Ave & Wood St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Sumner Ave & Wood St Area right now, and 18 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Sumner Ave & Wood St Area?
- Sumner Ave & Wood St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Sumner Ave & Wood St Area walkable?
- Sumner Ave & Wood St Area scores 3.8/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.