Blandford & Gillelands Plat
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $1.2M·Walkability 5.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
Drive through here and you're moving through a tight grid of modest lots where lake living means something specific: cottage-scale homes, double-lot corners, and the kind of intimacy that comes from being within a block or two of Spring Lake. The neighborhood hugs its streets with the earnestness of people who chose proximity over sprawl—garages tucked close, front porches facing neighbors, bike paths threading through. A coffee shop sits just over a mile away, but eighteen restaurants and a grocery within a mile mean you're not hunting far for dinner or staples; Central Park is an eight-minute walk, and the public beach at the end of the street feels like your own.
Why people love it here
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.8 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 0.8 mi
- 30 parks within 1 mile
- Lakeside Beach: 8 min walk
- Unnamed beach: 8 min walk
$1.2M median
- Based on 3yr sales
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Blandford & Gillelands Plat
Estimated Monthly Payment
$8,431/mo
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Based on 5 rated schools nearby
Range: 6/10 to 9/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Central Park
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
30
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
0.8 mi
Median Sale Price
$1.2M
Based on 3yr sales
Parcels / Units
1
Median Lot Size
353 sq ft
353 sq ft – 353 sq ft
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Central Park
+1 more
Central Park Playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Central Park Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Blandford & Gillelands Plat 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 Blandford & Gillelands Plat home (around $1,241,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $220k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $8,261 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $8,261/mo | $220,282 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $9,510/mo | $253,613 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $9,928/mo | $264,758 |
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
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$888/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,479 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 Blandford & Gillelands Plat 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(11)
+8 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(18)
Holmes School
Jeffers School
Elliott School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
+13 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(10)
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Petty's Bayou Public Access Trail
Bike Path
+7 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Blandford & Gillelands Plat
- What do homes cost in Blandford & Gillelands Plat?
- The median home value in Blandford & Gillelands Plat is about $1,241,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Blandford & Gillelands Plat?
- Blandford & Gillelands Plat is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Blandford & Gillelands Plat walkable?
- Blandford & Gillelands Plat scores 5.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.