Christman & Gillelands Plat
Walkable with great nature access
Walkability 7.6/10·Schools 8.0/10
What surprises people out here is how much land comes with the houses—nearly an acre per lot in a place that's still just minutes from the beach. The area sits in West Highlands Area, where you get genuine breathing room without the isolation. Central Park is a three-minute walk, and there are nine parks within a mile, so the trees and open space feel deliberate, not accidental. A grocery store is an eight-minute walk, and you're steps from restaurants; a dozen more sit within a mile, which means dinner doesn't require a plan.
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Why people love it here
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.2 mi
- 45 parks within 1 mile
- Central Park: 5 min walk
- Lakeside Beach: 10 min walk
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.4 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
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
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
45
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.2 mi
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
+1 more
truenorth
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
+1 more
Central Park
+1 more
Unnamed 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 Christman & 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 →Parcels / Units
3
Expected Rent
$1,325/mo
$1,150 – $1,475 · wider-area estimate
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · 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
~$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 Township · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Christman & 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(10)
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(12)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
+9 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Jeffers School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Elliott School
+14 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(6)
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Frequently asked about Christman & Gillelands Plat
- What schools serve Christman & Gillelands Plat?
- Christman & Gillelands Plat is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Christman & Gillelands Plat walkable?
- Christman & Gillelands Plat scores 7.6/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.