Oakview
Modestly priced bungalows and ranch-style homes
The neighborhood’s grid-pattern streets are lined with bungalows from the late 1800s and early 1900s, many with open or enclosed front porches. A few mid-1900s bungalows and ranch-style houses sit in the neighborhood as well. Houses are typically a few feet apart on lots less than a quarter acre. Fixer-uppers sell for $55,000 to $100,000, while well-maintained or renovated homes go for $115,000 to $230,000. “It’s a very stable neighborhood,” says Henderson. “We have a few vacant lots owned by the city, and they actually pay us to maintain them.”
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Playgrounds, roller skating and free summer bowling for kids
Oakview is home to C.J. Reese Playfield, a 13-acre space where kids play pickup basketball and have fun on the playground. Muskegon built the playground in 2022 using funds from paid parking at Pere Marquette Beach. “The city is very involved and supportive of the community,” says Henderson. “I’m proud of how they managed to upgrade different aspects of the city, including our neighborhood.” The park is also home to a soccer field used by different leagues as well as a softball field used by the area high school team. Also nearby are Jumpin’ Jupiter Skate Center and Northway Lanes, where kids have been bowling for free every summer since 2007.
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Industrial shops and local restaurants on Getty Street and Laketon Avenue
Getty Street and Laketon Avenue have several industrial shops, including the Family Fence Factory and Intra City Dispatch trucking company. There are also a few local restaurants that have been around for decades. Getty Street Grill has been serving homestyle breakfast and lunch since 2000. Mr. Quick was a regional chain with more than 300 locations in 13 states between the 1960s and ’70s. Today, only three remain, all in Muskegon, including Oakview. Shoppers typically head 2 miles away to Westshore Plaza, which has several big-box retailers.
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Innovation Academies at Muskegon Public Schools
Muskegon Public Schools has a school-choice program for elementary students. Those who don’t apply are zoned to Oakview Elementary School, which receives a C-minus grade from Niche and sits within walking distance of many homes. Charles Hackley Middle School opened in 2024 and has yet to be rated. Muskegon High School, rated C-plus, offers Innovation Academies, a cross-disciplinary program that pairs academics with hands-on experience. For the Geometry in Construction class, students study geometry while applying it to woodworking. The novel program led to the school district being honored as a Ford Next Generation Learning community.
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Neighborhood association events at First Wesleyan Church
The Oakview Neighborhood Association hosts several events at First Wesleyan Church. “The church is central to the neighborhood, so it’s a great location, and we have a really good partnership,” Henderson says. “We’ll put on an Easter egg hunt, while they’ll do a community breakfast before that.” The community also works together for a trunk-or-treating during Halloween and National Night Out, an event held across the country to build relationships between residents and law enforcement.
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Public buses and quick trips to downtown and Lake Michigan
Muskegon Area Transit System operates bus routes on Getty Street and Laketon Avenue. Downtown Muskegon is less than 3 miles away, and it’s about 7 miles to Lake Michigan beaches at Pere Marquette Park. U.S. 31 runs by Oakview, heading up and down the west coast of Michigan. It leads 7 miles to Muskegon County Airport, where travelers can take a flight less than one hour to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.Neighborhood officer assigned to address concerns
Oakview has a CAP crime score of 5, just above the national average, but with higher rates of violent crime. Oakview, like other Muskegon communities, is assigned a neighborhood officer. The officer attends monthly neighborhood meetings to address concerns among the community.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Angela Hyde
Angela Hyde
Real Broker, LLC
(231) 366-9890
84 Total Sales
1 in Oakview
$249,900 Price
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Lori Chesebro
Lori Chesebro
RE/MAX West
(231) 666-0511
137 Total Sales
1 in Oakview
$102,000 Price
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Cathy Nyboer
Cathy Nyboer
Five Star Real Estate (Grandv)
(616) 816-1847
83 Total Sales
1 in Oakview
$156,400 Price
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Terri Kitchen
Terri Kitchen
TLK Real Estate Inc.
(231) 666-0435
84 Total Sales
1 in Oakview
$169,900 Price
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Claire Ritter
Claire Ritter
Five Star Real Estate
(616) 816-5169
54 Total Sales
1 in Oakview
$198,101 Price
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Chris Simpson
Chris Simpson
Nexes Realty Muskegon
(231) 638-4616
113 Total Sales
4 in Oakview
$50K - $137K Price Range
Schools
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- 8th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Marsh Field
Hackley Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Heritage Landing
Smith-Ryerson Park
St Joseph Park
Reese Playfield
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Oakview | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Oakview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Oakview, Muskegon sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Oakview, Muskegon over the last 12 months is $319,950, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$300,000
Median Sale Price
$319,950
Median Single Family Sale Price
$298,888
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$399,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
36
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
49%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$209
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
745
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
0.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,084
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315:30 - 7pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,201
Median Age
36
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,022
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,754
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
5.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 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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