Wood St & Hoyt St Area
Surrounded by nature
2 homes for sale·Median $62K·Walkability 2.1/10
...—it's a residential pocket of Muskegon Heights city that sits solidly between the Lake Michigan shore and the broader metro. Twelve restaurants cluster within a mile, mostly casual spots, with a grocery store about a block away and coffee under two miles if you're willing to drive. Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park is a six-minute walk, which actually matters when you've got 194 acres of neighborhood to move through. Grand Haven's beaches hit in just over 16 minutes by car—close enough for a weekend habit—while downtown Grand Rapids runs about 45 minutes if you're commuting or looking for bigger-city amenities. Homes here reflect the area's construction history; the median build year sits at 1945, with most stock built before the 1940s, so you're looking at character but also the reality of older bones. The Muskegon Public Schools of the City of serves the area. Prices hover in the low-to-mid range for the region—details fluctuate—but you're essentially paying for walkable access to both quieter residential life and a short trip to the waterfront.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- Mona Lake — 1.8 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park: 7 min walk
- Laketon Trail: 9 min bike
$62K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Wood St & Hoyt St Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$424/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Mona Lake
1.8 mi
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Save-A-Lot
+1 more
G&L
+1 more
Biggby Coffee
Hank's Tavern
+1 more
Johnny O. Harris Memorial Park
+1 more
Mona Lake Park Playground
+1 more
Mona Lake
Mona Lake Park Beach
Veterans Memorial Park Walkway
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Laketon Trail
Rec Room
Walgreens
Norton Shores Jacob O. Funkhouser Branch Library
Jumpstart
Getty Drive-In
Crime in Wood St & Hoyt 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 Heights.
Muskegon Heights crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Wood St & Hoyt St Area home (around $62,450) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $11k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $415 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $415/mo | $11,077 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $478/mo | $12,753 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $499/mo | $13,313 |
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
$8K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Muskegon Heights
Source: muskegonheights.us · 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
~$883/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,438 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
City of Muskegon Heights Public Works & Utilities
City water distribution; Water Filtration Plant 231-780-3415
Republic Services (area hauler)
Republic serves the area; city also hosts annual Dumpster Days
Services for Muskegon Heights · Source: muskegonheights.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Wood St & Hoyt 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(12)
+9 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
Restaurant
G&L
Fast Food
Pizza & Sub Shop
Fast Food
J Burger N Wings
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(30)
Central School
Dr. Martin Luther King Academy
School
Lindberg School
Martin Luther King School
+25 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(1)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
🚴 Trails(3)
💊 Pharmacies(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
👶 Childcare(1)
Jumpstart
Childcare Center
🏥 Hospitals(2)
Hospital
Hospital
📚 Libraries(2)
⚡ EV Charging(4)
232 | Muskegon - Shell Recharge
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Wood St & Hoyt St Area
- What do homes cost in Wood St & Hoyt St Area?
- The median home value in Wood St & Hoyt St Area is about $62,450. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Wood St & Hoyt St Area housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Wood St & Hoyt St Area right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Wood St & Hoyt St Area?
- Wood St & Hoyt St Area is served by Muskegon Public Schools of the City of.
- Is Wood St & Hoyt St Area walkable?
- Wood St & Hoyt St Area scores 2.1/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.