Bowditch Sub
Quiet lots near top schools
Median $219K·Walkability 3.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
Bowditch Sub sits on six acres of platted land with lots averaging around 0.81 acres each—enough breathing room without sprawling into exurbia. Homes here run around $219K, which buys you solid acreage and proximity to the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district. The boat launch at Odawa/Battle Point is a twelve-minute walk if you're into river access, and Grand Haven's beach lies just under eleven minutes away by car—close enough that you can split a Saturday between home and waterfront without it feeling like a production. Grocery shopping does require a short drive at just over three miles, but downtown Grand Rapids sits forty-three minutes south if you're after bigger-city amenities. Part of the larger Forest Park Sub Area, this subdivision offers the kind of generous lot sizes that appeal to people who want room to move around without leaving a developed neighborhood entirely behind.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
35,423 sq ft avg lots
- 7 homes
$219K median
- Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Bowditch Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
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Based on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Est. Home Value
$219K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.80 ac
0.72 ac – 1.0 ac
Homeowner Rate
28.6%
Principal residence
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
D&W Fresh Market
Wesco
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Hiway Inn
Odawa/Battle Point Boat Launch
Pottawattomie Park Playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Grand River Explorers Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Bowditch 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 →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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Bowditch 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
Odawa/Battle Point Boat Launch
0.6 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Wesco
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Jeffers School
Grand Haven High School
School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Grand River Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Idema Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Bowditch Sub
- What do homes cost in Bowditch Sub?
- The median home value in Bowditch Sub is about $218,750. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Bowditch Sub?
- Bowditch Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Bowditch Sub walkable?
- Bowditch Sub scores 3.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.