Braaks Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $397K·Walkability 5.3/10·Schools 8.0/10
Early morning light hits this 3-acre platted subdivision best, when the modest homes—running around $397K—sit quiet on their tight 0.16-acre lots before the day pulls everyone toward downtown Grand Rapids, about 38 minutes away. A grocery store sits under a mile off, and dining options are genuinely close; a restaurant is a 6-minute walk, with 60 within a mile, so you're not stranded here. Spring Lake Public Schools serves the area, and the community park is a quick 6-minute walk if you need a break from the tight lot lines. The real draw lands at the end: Grand Haven beach is just 6.9 minutes away by car, and Spring Lake itself sits 1.7 miles out, which means waterfront access isn't a someday dream—it's a weekend errand.
Why people love it here
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — within walking distance
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.6 mi
- 50 parks within 1 mile
- Spring Lake Township Community Park: 7 min walk
- Alden Street End Park: 8 min walk
$397K median
- Assessor estimate
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Braaks Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,694/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
Spring Lake Township Community Park
0.3 mi
Parks Nearby
50
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.6 mi
Est. Home Value
$397K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
13
Median Lot Size
0.16 ac
4282 sq ft – 0.21 ac
Homeowner Rate
92.3%
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
Little Caesars Pizza
+1 more
Grand Finale Bistro & Cafe
+1 more
Stan's Bar
+1 more
Spring Lake Township Community Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
+1 more
Lakeside Beach
Poplar Ridge
Eastern Park Dog Park
Lakeside Trail
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Braaks 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
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 Braaks 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Attwood's Kitchen and Drink
Restaurant
Rafters Rooftop Restaurant
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Stan's Bar
Bar
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Elliott School
Central School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Spring Lake Township Community Park
Alden Street End Park
South Buchanan Street End Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 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 Braaks Sub
- What do homes cost in Braaks Sub?
- The median home value in Braaks Sub is about $396,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Braaks Sub?
- Braaks Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Braaks Sub walkable?
- Braaks Sub scores 5.3/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.