Achterhof Sub
Lake life, small town feel
Median $644K·Walkability 6.5/10·Schools 5.5/10
You pull onto a street lined with modest ranch and colonial homes on quarter-acre lots, and the first thing you notice is how close the coffee shops and restaurants are—literally steps away, which is either a gift or a curse depending on your willpower. Achterhof Sub sits within the Reenders Add No 4 Area, a four-acre subdivision where homes hover around $283K and the lot sizes are small enough that you're never far from anything. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and the beach is only about four minutes away by car, which means summer weekends have real pull. Ninety restaurants and two dozen grocers sprawl within a mile, so errands don't require much planning, and Campers Paradise park is a ten-minute walk if you need green space. It's the kind of place where you can walk to dinner without thinking twice, though the subdivision itself is tight—which explains both the intimacy and the complete lack of mystery.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 14 min walk
- South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 14 min walk
Very walkable
- Unnamed playground: 3 min walk
- 13 places within a 10 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
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Median home price in Achterhof Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,375/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campers Paradise
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Mario's Pizza
+1 more
Starbucks Coffee Company
Hiway Inn
+1 more
Campers Paradise
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Crime in Achterhof Sub 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.
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$644K
1 recent sale
Parcels / Units
9
Median Lot Size
0.22 ac
0.20 ac – 0.49 ac
Homeowner Rate
25%
Principal residence
To buy a median-priced Achterhof Sub home (around $644,432) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $114k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $4,286 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $4,286/mo | $114,301 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,935/mo | $131,596 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $5,152/mo | $137,380 |
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
Median Price
$210K
Per listing
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Achterhof Sub 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
CoreLife Eatery
Restaurant
Mario's Pizza
Restaurant
Fast Food
Dragon Express
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Griffin School
White Pines Intermediate School
Saint Johns School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Christian Junior High School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(9)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
+6 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Achterhof Sub
- What do homes cost in Achterhof Sub?
- The median home value in Achterhof Sub is about $644,432. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Achterhof Sub housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Achterhof Sub right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Achterhof Sub?
- Achterhof Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Achterhof Sub walkable?
- Achterhof Sub scores 6.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.