168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area
Space and nature
3 homes for sale·Median $475K·Walkability 1.3/10·Schools 7.3/10
The first thing you notice pulling in is the wooded lots—mature trees everywhere, cul-de-sacs threading through neighborhoods like Hemlock Ridge Estates, and homes set back far enough that you can actually breathe. This stretch of Spring Lake township sits about 7.9 minutes from Grand Haven beach and runs roughly 43.6 minutes to downtown Grand Rapids, which means you're genuinely in the country without the isolation. A dozen restaurants sit within a mile, and a grocery store is within walking distance (14 minutes on foot), so daily errands don't demand a long drive. Rycenga Park anchors the area just a mile away—80 acres of open space where neighbors actually show up—while Spring Lake itself is 1.3 miles off for anyone serious about water access. The homes here range from newly constructed with theater rooms and open layouts to older estate properties on acreage waiting for renovation, all feeding into the Walden Green Montessori school district. What you're getting is genuine suburban-rural hybrid: enough land and trees to feel removed, enough nearby amenities that you're not stranded.
Why people love it here
4.5 acre avg lots
- 9 homes
Near the water
- Spring Lake — 1.1 mi
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail: 12 min walk
- Rycenga Park: 8 min bike
$475K median
- Based on 3yr sales
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Median home price in 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,224/mo
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Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Walden Green Montessori
Median Sale Price
$475K
Based on 3yr sales
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Rycenga Park
1.0 mi
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Rycenga Park
1.0 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Spring Lake
1.1 mi
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Leppinks
The Arboreal Inn
+1 more
Starbucks
Stan's Bar
Rycenga Park
+1 more
Playground on Ferrysburg Rd
Jerusalem Bayou
+1 more
Beach in West Highlands Area
+1 more
Segment 1 to 2
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
+1 more
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rec Room
Walgreens
Fruitport District Library
Cinema Carousel
Crime in 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road 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 Ottawa County.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area home (around $474,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $84k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,159 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,159/mo | $84,232 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,637/mo | $96,977 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,796/mo | $101,239 |
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
Typical Land Value
$47K/acre
Median asking
Median Price
$180K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · 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
~$891/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,497 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Township-contracted curbside trash/recycling/yard waste hauler since Jan 1, 2023.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Spring Lake · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(6)
The Arboreal Inn
Restaurant
Restaurant
Pine Street Cafe
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+1 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Stan's Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Faith School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Holmes School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Elliott School
+14 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area
- What do homes cost in 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area?
- The median home value in 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area is about $474,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area right now. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area?
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area is served by Walden Green Montessori. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area walkable?
- 168th Avenue & West Spring Lake Road Area scores 1.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
