Birchwood Sub
Room to spread out, great value
Median $338K·Walkability 0.0/10·Schools 6.0/10
It's a 61-acre subdivision where lots run generous at around 2.2 acres—the kind of space that actually feels like space. Homes sit comfortably in the $387K range, which buys you room to breathe without the sprawl feeling reckless. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools district serves the area. You're positioned between two worlds here: the beach at Grand Haven is a quick 14.5 minutes down the road, while downtown Grand Rapids sits about 39 minutes away if you need the city pull. Agnew Roadside Park is roughly 2 miles out, and the nearest restaurant lands about 1.7 miles away, so you're not isolated but you're not crammed in either. It's the kind of place where you get land, decent access to both water and urban amenities, and room to actually use your yard.
Why people love it here
2.2 acre avg lots
- 26 homes
Grand Haven High School
- High — 4.1 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$338K median
- 2 recent sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Birchwood Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,291/mo
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Recent Sale Price
$338K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
26
Median Lot Size
1.5 ac
0.38 ac – 9.0 ac
Homeowner Rate
65.4%
Principal residence
Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 4/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
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Stable Inn
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Agnew Roadside Park
Little Pigeon Creek
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Lincoln Street & Us-31 Northbound Area Trail
Robinson - Grand River Launch
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Birchwood 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.
Ottawa County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Birchwood Sub home (around $337,500) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $60k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,245 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,245/mo | $59,862 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,584/mo | $68,919 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,698/mo | $71,948 |
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
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · 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
~$885/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,458 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Birchwood 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Agnew Roadside Park
2.0 mi
Parks Nearby
0
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(1)
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Grocery Store
🍕 Restaurants(11)
El Sombrero Mi Tierra
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
Stanton Junction Marathon
Restaurant
La Cenaduria de Maria
Restaurant
+6 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(1)
The Pipeline Underground Saloon
Bar
🏫 Schools(5)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Lincoln Street & Us-31 Northbound Area Trail
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(2)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Frequently asked about Birchwood Sub
- What do homes cost in Birchwood Sub?
- The median home value in Birchwood Sub is about $337,500. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Birchwood Sub housing market?
- no homes are listed in Birchwood Sub right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Birchwood Sub?
- Birchwood Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Birchwood Sub walkable?
- Birchwood Sub scores 0.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.