Why Live in Nelson
Nelson, a neighborhood in Muskegon, features a mix of historical and contemporary homes on grid-pattern streets lined with sidewalks. Single- and two-story Craftsman-style bungalows, built between 1900 and the 1930s, are prevalent, alongside larger Colonial Revivals and Victorian-style homes near the Hackley & Hume Historic Site. New Traditional houses are also being developed on empty lots. Heritage Landing, a lakefront park, offers trails, a sandy playground, and an amphitheater for city events. Residents can enjoy boating from Adelaide Pointe marina or the boat ramp on Muskegon Lake. Hackley Park, an urban square with a 76-foot monument, and several community gardens add to the neighborhood's charm. Cultural attractions include the Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Museum of Art, and the USS LST 393 Veteran’s Museum. Western Avenue hosts local businesses, restaurants like Dr. Rolf’s Barbecue, and breweries such as Pigeon Hill Brewing Company. Heritage Landing is also the venue for the Muskegon Irish Music Festival, while Hackley Park hosts Parties in the Park and a holiday tree-lighting ceremony. Public transportation is accessible via the Muskegon Area Transit System, and U.S. Business 31 connects the neighborhood to U.S. 31 and Muskegon County Airport, 8 miles away.
Home Trends in Nelson, MI
On average, homes in Nelson, Muskegon sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Nelson, Muskegon over the last 12 months is $419,000, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$419,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$379,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$219,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$210
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Last 12 months Home Sales
69
Median List Price
$447,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%