Wildlife Shores
Solid value in a growing area
Median $198K·Schools 4.7/10
Golden hour hits this stretch right, when the Muskegon River catches the late-day light and the wooded lots glow amber through the trees. River frontage defines the area—some properties claim a couple hundred feet of that water, others sit back on acres thick with timber, the kind of ground where a fire pit feels like the whole point of owning land. Roads are quiet; M-66 is minutes away if you need to move, but mostly you're looking at the kind of place where the trade-off is deliberate: you get space, water access, and trees, and you give up being close to anything else.
Why people love it here
$198K median
- 2 recent sales
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Median home price in Wildlife Shores
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,344/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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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 6/10
School District: Evart Public Schools
Crime in Wildlife Shores 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 Osceola County.
Osceola County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wildlife Shores home (around $198,000) at today's 6.43% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $35k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,311 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,311/mo | $34,952 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,509/mo | $40,245 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,575/mo | $42,012 |
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.
Frequently asked about Wildlife Shores
- What do homes cost in Wildlife Shores?
- The median home value in Wildlife Shores is about $198,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wildlife Shores housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Wildlife Shores right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wildlife Shores?
- Wildlife Shores is served by Evart Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Evart Middle School (6/10).