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Burgess & Gillens Sub

Lake life, small town feel

🏙️28 mito Downtown GR
🌊2 mito Lake Michigan
🌳Top 20% park access
🌲Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • 6 parks within 1 mile
  • Pathway: 7 min drive
  • Pathway: 7 min drive
🎓Schools
64

Above average schools

  • Grand Haven Area Public Schools
  • 16 rated schools nearby
  • Best nearby: 9/10
🚶Walkability
34

Car-dependent

  • 0 places within a 10 min walk

This quiet residential area in Kent County offers spacious living with generous lot sizes and room to spread out. The location provides a peaceful suburban feel while maintaining reasonable access to nearby amenities, with 15 restaurants within a mile and essential services like grocery stores just minutes away. Six parks within walking distance give families plenty of outdoor space, though the area has a more car-dependent lifestyle for daily activities.

The community serves families through the Grand Haven Area Public Schools, which includes some highly-rated options alongside the district average. With a strong owner-occupied rate of 67%, this creates a stable neighborhood environment. The partially wooded setting and larger properties appeal to those seeking privacy and space for outdoor activities, making it an excellent fit for families who prioritize room to grow and a quieter pace of life over walkable urban conveniences.

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

Environment & Amenities

Nearest Park

Unnamed park

0.2 mi

Parks Nearby

6

within 1 mile

Nearest Lake

Spring Lake

3.7 mi

Nearby Schools

6.4
/10 avg
Above average schools

Based on 16 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 9/10

School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

8Grand Haven High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,732 students · 18:1 · 0.0 mi
8White Pines Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 762 students · 15:1 · 0.0 mi
6Lakeshore Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 760 students · 16:1 · 0.0 mi
4Griffin Elementary SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 335 students · 14:1 · 0.0 mi

Walkability

3.4

Limited

Overall walkability score out of 10

🛒Daily Errands
3.0
🍽️Dining
4.4
🌳Nature
2.8
🚌Transit
0.0
💪Fitness
1.5

Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox

Nearby Locations

🛒Grocery Stores
Bikeable

D&W

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Meijer
8 mindrive
Walmart Supercenter
8 mindrive
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
10 mindrive
🍽️Restaurants
Bikeable

Clover Bar

7 minbike· 17 min walk· 4 min drive
The Unicorn Tavern
7 minbike
Little Caesars
8 minbike
Pizza Hut
9 minbike

+1 more

Coffee Shops
Bikeable

Rainy Days Cafe

10 minbike· 27 min walk· 6 min drive
Tim Hortons
7 mindrive
🍺Bars & Breweries
Bikeable

Highway Inn

6 minbike· 18 min walk· 4 min drive
Sporty's
9 minbike
Tip-A-Few
9 mindrive
🌳Parks
Bikeable

Sluka Park

8 minbike· 20 min walk· 5 min drive
Bolt Park
10 minbike
Klempel Park
7 mindrive
Mercury Park
6 mindrive
🛝Playgrounds
Bikeable

Sluka Park Playground

7 minbike· 19 min walk· 5 min drive
Eastern Park Playground
11 minbike
Eastern Park Playground
12 minbike
🏞️Lakes & Water
Quick drive

Connor Bayou

15 mindrive
🏖️Beaches
Quick drive

Lakeside Beach

14 mindrive
🥾Hiking Trails
Quick drive

Pathway

7 mindrive
Pathway
7 mindrive
Pathway
7 mindrive
Indian Trail
14 mindrive

+1 more

🐕Dog Parks
Bikeable

Eastern Park Dog Park

11 minbike· 28 min walk· 6 min drive
Eastern Park Dog Park
11 minbike
🚴Bike Paths
Walkable

South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail

12 minwalk· 4 min bike
Sluka Park Trail
6 minbike
Comstock Street & 168th Avenue Area Trail
8 minbike
Comstock Street & 168th Avenue Area Trail
8 minbike

+1 more

Boat Launches
Quick drive

Grand Haven Municipal Launch

14 mindrive
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
7 mindrive
Mill Point Park Launch
12 mindrive
Golf Courses
Quick drive

American Dunes Golf Club

13 mindrive
💊Pharmacies
Bikeable

Walgreens

10 minbike· 24 min walk· 5 min drive
Walgreens
8 mindrive
📚Libraries
Quick drive

Loutit District Library

10 mindrive· 18 min bike
🎬Movie Theaters
Quick drive

Grand Haven 9

7 mindrive

1 sold in the past 12 months — homes here go fast

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Data sources: schools · Updated 4/2/2026