Akeleys Add
Walkable with great nature access
Median $460K·Walkability 7.3/10·Schools 5.3/10
What sticks with you about Akeleys Add is how close everything actually is—the grocery is a four-minute walk, restaurants dot the neighborhood, and Central Park sits right next door, which means you're never far from green space. The subdivision itself is 55 acres of traditional-style homes, mostly HardiPlank construction, laid out on modest lots that give the place a settled, residential feel without feeling cramped. You're looking at median home values around $742K, and the walkability here tilts toward real: errand runs and dining are genuinely close by, though you'll want a car for most days. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and if you need downtown Grand Rapids, it's about 45 minutes away—but more immediately useful, the actual beach in Grand Haven is just ten minutes or so down the road.
Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 115 parks within 1 mile
- Central Park: 1 min walk
- Willow Park: 6 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.4 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$460K median
- 3 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Akeleys Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,123/mo
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See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
115
within 1 mile
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Lakeside Eats
+1 more
Aldea Coffee
+1 more
The Eagles
+1 more
Central Park
+1 more
Hatton Park Playground
Smith Bayou
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Hatton Park Trail
Grand Haven Municipal 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 Akeleys Add 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 →Median Sale Price
$460K
3 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
155
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
26 sq ft – 0.86 ac
Homeowner Rate
57.7%
Principal residence
To buy a median-priced Akeleys Add home (around $460,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $82k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,060 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,060/mo | $81,589 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,523/mo | $93,934 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,677/mo | $98,063 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Akeleys Add 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(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(14)
Lakeside Eats
Restaurant
The Foundry Grill GH
Restaurant
Powder Keg Kitchen
Restaurant
Fast Food
Lombardo’s 7th Street Pizza
Restaurant
+9 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Central School
Elliott School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Ferry School
Christian Junior High School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Akeleys Add
- What do homes cost in Akeleys Add?
- The median home value in Akeleys Add is about $460,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Akeleys Add housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Akeleys Add right now, and 3 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Akeleys Add?
- Akeleys Add is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Akeleys Add walkable?
- Akeleys Add scores 7.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.