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Walkable neighborhood close to its own small social district
Lakeside is a quiet suburban community just blocks from Lake Michigan and Lake Muskegon. Shaded by mature trees, this walkable area is roughly 3 miles from downtown, but locals don’t have to travel for retail or dining: Lakeside has its own small downtown on Lakeshore Drive. “What draws people to Lakeside is its proximity—not just to the water, but to local restaurants, bars and boutiques,” says Brock Carlston, a Realtor with Nexes Realty Muskegon. Add Lakeside’s parks, walking trails and historic sites, and it’s clear why this neighborhood is so popular.
Lakeside is located near Muskegon Lake and just minutes from Lake Michigan.
Lakeside has a mature canopy of trees that provide hours of leaf raking for homeowners.
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Cozy houses are close to two lakes
Cottages, bungalows and Cape Cods dot the quiet cross streets from Lakeshore Drive to West Sherman Boulevard. The sidewalks and roads are canopied by American beech and sugar maple trees, and properties have neat front yards. Garages are uncommon, but driveways extending behind houses provide off-street parking. Houses range in price from $180,000 to $400,000, and most houses are priced around $300,000. “Fifteen years ago, I used to say that someone could move to Lakeside, buy a house for 50 thousand, a pickup for 5 thousand and a used boat for 2 thousand and go fishing every day,” says David Medendorp, a Realtor with Medendorp Real Estate Group. “Housing is more expensive now, so it’s not quite that easy, but it’s much better than other waterfront places.” A former paper-mill site on the lake front has received approval from city leaders to be redeveloped as a multi-use residential site that could house more than 2,000 units, along with retail. Space also is earmarked within the project for public parks. Ultimate development of the site will require state approval.
Lakeside is a great community to raise a family.
A welcoming Chicago-style bungalow greets its owner in Lakeside.
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Nautical museums join with hiking trails and playgrounds for close-to-home fun
With trails, parks and playgrounds, Lakeside offers plenty of outdoor entertainment. Seyferth Park, in the heart of the neighborhood, offers picnic tables, basketball courts with spectator seating, a playground, a covered pavilion with charcoal grills and restrooms, and a field used for sports. There’s also a small skate park with a half-pipe and flat rail for rollerblading and skateboarding. The park is next to Lakeside Cemetery, and together, they encompass over five city blocks in the center of residential Lakeside. North of Seyferth Park, the Muskegon Lakeshore Trail offers 12 miles of paved paths and well-maintained boardwalks for walkers, bikers and birdwatchers. According to Carlston, Lake Muskegon provides multiple public boat launches on its southern shore, close to Lakeside. “Boating is a popular local hobby, especially since our lake has a deep channel leading to Lake Michigan,” says Carlston. “The other cool thing about our lake is that it has a second lake inside it. This inland lake, Bear Lake, is on the other side of North Muskegon, and there’s a ton to explore from the water.”
The area’s nautical history provides even more entertainment and education. The S.S. Milwaukee Clipper was a historic passenger ferry that is now an active museum ship and event center. Built in 1904 and in operation from the 1940s to ‘70s, this National Historic Landmark is notable for its original Art Deco style furniture. The ship museum includes ‘The Soda Bowl,’—formerly the site of an illegal casino, which closed after multiple Michigan state police raids in the ‘40s— where visitors can buy ice cream, shakes, malts and soda floats. “It’s a fun little piece of local history,” says Carlston.
Lakeside
Seyferth Park is located in Muskegon, Michigan.
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A brand-new middle school joins Lakeside's public schools
Students may attend Lakeside Elementary School, graded C by Niche; Charles Hackley Middle School, graded C minus; and Muskegon High School, graded C plus. CHMS, formerly Muskegon Middle School, opened for the 2024-2025 school year in a brand-new, $33 million building on the grounds of the former Mercy Health Hackley Hospital. The new building features a music wing, a three-story science wing designed for STEAM studies, and a gymnasium with a walk-around track and a football field.
Charles Hackley Middle School is a public school located in Muskegon, Michigan.
Muskegon High School is located in Muskegon, Michigan.
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Ferries, buses and trolleys provide transit options
The Lake Express High-Speed Ferry, based at the Great Lakes Marina in Lakeside, travels from Muskegon to Milwaukee and back multiple times per day. Tickets are available online and in person at the marina. Inside the city, public transportation is provided by the Muskegon Area Transit Service (MATS), which offers bus, trolley and senior transit services. The nearest airport, Muskegon County, offers daily flights to Chicago O’Hare, where travelers can catch connecting flights to their final destinations.
Ice cream and waterfront dining are found on Lakeshore Drive
Lakeside’s retail is within walking distance of residences, mainly centered on Lakeshore Drive, the heart of the Lakeside Social District, which also serves as a community gathering space. “This is one of the most exciting areas in Muskegon; there’s always stuff happening,” says Medendorp. “This weekend, there’s the Lakeside Fall Festival. The festival’s slogan is ‘Lakeside Gives,’ and all the money raised by local vendors and organizations will go to local charities.”
On the west end of the neighborhood, Lake Bluff Grille— the in-house restaurant of Muskegon Country Club that’s open to the public— offers upscale meals in a modern dining space overlooking Muskegon Lake. “This is the kind of place where people eat dinner at a waterfront restaurant, then work their way down to the shore for boating or sightseeing, stopping at boutique shops on the way,” says Carlston. Shops include Muskegon Inspired, a gift shop; Lakeside Emporium, a candy store; Wahine, a clothing boutique; and Art Cats Gallery.
Farther down Lakeshore Drive is The Frosty Cove, a casual ice cream shop that opened in 2011. Also on Lakeshore Drive is Wonderland Distilling Company, which creates custom-blended whisky, offers flights and serves snacks and meals in its Lakeside tasting room. Nearby, Marine Tap Room has served craft brews with pizza and bar food in a historic brick building since 1946. Across the street, Dockside Donuts sells a variety of sweet treats, including a local specialty called the “Michigan Mermaid,” a yeast donut with cherry icing covered in Fruity Pebbles cereal with a marshmallow drizzle. Locals can grab groceries in the nearby Roosevelt Park neighborhood at Gordon Food Service Store.
Lakeside's favorite place for donuts is Dockside Donuts on Lakeshore.
In warmer months, Lakeside has a robust retail area that looks out to Muskegon Lake.
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Parks in this Area
McGraft Park
Beachwood Park
The Hidden Park
Pere Marquette Park
Norman F Kruse Park
St Joseph Park
Muskegon Lakeshore Trail
Lakeside Pocket Park
Grand Trunk Restoration Project
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lakeside
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lakeside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lakeside, Muskegon sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lakeside, Muskegon over the last 12 months is $208,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to your proposed dream home nestled within the serene landscape of Lakeside Dunes, the new, prestigious golf community at Muskegon Country Club! This home will be constructed with meticulous attention to detail by renowned custom home builder, David Bos Homes. The cottage style ranch features a covered porch, main floor living complete with a primary bedroom and ensuite, a pocket office
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,895
Median Age
45
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,692
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$56,535
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90%
College Graduates
20.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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