Western Ave & 4th St Area
Walkable with great nature access
Median $153K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 2.8/10
The Western Ave & 4th St area sits in the heart of Muskegon city, surrounded by the bones of the old lumber town—brick storefronts, historic streets, and genuine walkability where dining and fitness spots are essentially at your doorstep, with 20 restaurants and a grocery within steps or minutes depending on which direction you wander. Hackley Park is a two-minute walk away, one of 12 parks within a mile, so if you need trees and open air without much planning, they're already there. The Muskegon Public Schools of the City of district covers the area, and downtown Grand Rapids is under an hour away by car if you're looking for a larger urban pull, though Grand Haven's beaches are closer at just over 20 minutes. Homes in the neighborhood run in the low $100Ks, making this a genuinely walkable urban block where you can eat and move without much friction—the kind of spot that works if you actually like a neighborhood to be a neighborhood rather than a subdivision with a name.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Muskegon Lake — 1.4 mi
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Downtown Volleyball Courts: 3 min walk
- Hackley Park: 3 min walk
$153K median
- 5 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Western Ave & 4th St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,035/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
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. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
5 homes sold in Western Ave & 4th St Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hackley Park
0.1 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Muskegon Lake
1.4 mi
Valy Vietnamese Oriental Food, Gifts & Market
+1 more
Legends Bar & Grille
+1 more
Drip Drop Drink
Pigeon Hill
+1 more
Downtown Volleyball Courts
+1 more
Playground in Estes St & Laketon Ave Area
Ruddiman Lagoon
Mona Lake Park Beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Lakeshore Trail
Waters Edge Fitness
Walgreens
Hackley Public Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 4/10
School District: Muskegon Public Schools of the City of
Crime in Western Ave & 4th 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 Western Ave & 4th St Area home (around $152,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $27k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,014 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,014/mo | $27,049 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,168/mo | $31,141 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,219/mo | $32,510 |
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.
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
~$881/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,423 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Western Ave & 4th 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
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
Topshelf
Fast Food
Boars Belly Rest
Restaurant
Rootdown Yoga Juice Greens
Fast Food
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
School
School
Craig School
+25 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(1)
Waters Edge Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(1)
Lakeshore Trail
Bike Path
💊 Pharmacies(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
Frequently asked about Western Ave & 4th St Area
- What do homes cost in Western Ave & 4th St Area?
- The median home value in Western Ave & 4th St Area is about $152,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Western Ave & 4th St Area housing market?
- no homes are listed in Western Ave & 4th St Area right now, and 5 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Western Ave & 4th St Area?
- Western Ave & 4th St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of. Its highest-rated assigned school is Muskegon High School (4/10).
- Is Western Ave & 4th St Area walkable?
- Western Ave & 4th St Area scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.