Ahhh, Muskegon. Welcome to Muskegon, MI, aka "Lumbertown," "Port City," "Lumber Queen of the World," and the less formal "Skeetown." We here in Muskegon lay claim to being the largest city on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan! Not necessarily competing with Chicago, but still pretty big.

Muskegon is rich in shopping districts. Downtown is popular as well as Lakeside, Henry Street, Apple Avenue, East Sherman Blvd, and the Harvey Street Corridor. Not only diverse in shopping experiences but also a broad array of restaurants and fine dining as well.

According to the good ole US Census Bureau, Muskegon has a total area of 18 square miles, nearly 4 of which are made up of water! Not only is Lake Michigan to our west, but we have the ever-beautiful Muskegon Lake to the north. The Muskegon River empties into Muskegon Lake at the city's northeast end. As you can see from the below photo, if you were to head west fro Muskegon across Lake Michigan, you'd head right to Milwaukee!

Muskegon has a long history, starting with a Native american population dating back hundreds of years. In fact, 'Muskegon' is derived from the Ottawa term "Masquigon" meaning "marshy river or swamp". The "Masquigon" river was identified on French maps dating from the late seventeenth century, suggesting that French explorers had reached Michigan's western coast by that time. Euro-American settlement of Muskegon began in earnest in 1837, which coincided with the beginning of the exploitation of the area's extensive timber resources. The commencement of the lumber industry in 1837 inaugurated what some regard as the most romantic era in the history of the region.

Muskegon is home to the USS Silversides (SS-236) a World War II submarine located at The Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum. Also the USS LST-393, a World War II amphibious landing ship; and the USCGC McLane, a Prohibition-era United States Coast Guard cutter are now at this location. In addition, Muskegon also berths the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper a former car ferry that traveled the same route as Lake Express does today. The boat is in the middle of a long process of being restored to its original form, but in the mean time is open for tours and hosts a museum aboard the vessel with information on both the Milwaukee Clipper, as well as the history of Maritime in Muskegon. Muskegon's history surrounds around being a port for commerce or travel, and the city has embraced this image.

Muskegon contains several school districts covering everything from early childhood education to high school to community college. There are also opportunities through several Universities to take classes right in this area.

Check out Croton Dam on the lovely Muskegon River below!

Our team of professionals provides real estate services throughout Muskegon and the greater Muskegon area. All of our dedicated real estate agents have detailed knowledge of current homes for sale in Muskegon and the local communities and amenities helping people find the home that's just right!

In today's Real Estate marketplace, it's important to have assurance that your Real Estate agents have the skills and tools to help you buy or sell. We are a part of the Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies and offer you cutting edge technology, and unparalleled marketing to help sell your home. The Coldwell Banker Schmidt Family of Companies markets your property on over 750 real estate websites to reach the maximum number of potential buyers. Our Luxury digital homes magazine is distributed to 100,000+ potential buyers, and can be viewed at CBSchmidtLuxury.com.  Let us help you find the home of your dreams in the Muskegon Area.  Our website includes all homes for sale in Muskegon, all Muskegon waterfront homes, commercial properties and vacant land for sale in Muskegon. We have the largest inventory of waterfront luxury homes in the Muskegon market and our agents have been blessed with a 44% share of Luxury Homes sold specifically $500,000+.

We also now offer Rental Management for the Muskegon area.  If you have a home you would like to rent, please call our Muskegon Real Estate office today at (231) 733-4455.

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For the latest in what to see and do in Muskegon, Michigan please check out the following websites:
www.co.muskegon.mi.us/visit.htm
www.muskegon-mi.gov/muskegon-events