Dermshire Forest
Solid value in a growing area
Median $430K·Walkability 1.2/10·Schools 6.1/10
Dermshire Forest looks best around dusk, when the Cape Cod rooflines catch the last light and the 62 acres feel genuinely spacious—which they are, with lots averaging nearly half an acre each. You're about eight minutes from Grand Haven's waterfront, which matters more than it sounds when you want lake air without lake traffic, and downtown Grand Rapids is forty-five minutes away if you need the city. The wood-sided homes here run around $612K, and the nearest grocery or restaurant sits a couple of miles out, so this is the kind of place where you're choosing privacy and land over walkability—a trade that makes sense the moment you realize Pottawattomie Park is an eleven-minute walk away, and your backyard is actually yours.
Why people love it here
$430K median
- 10 sales in last 12mo
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 2.1 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Grand River Explorers Trail: 9 min walk
- Pottawattomie Park: 6 min bike
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Median home price in Dermshire Forest
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,919/mo
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10 homes sold in Dermshire Forest this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$430K
10 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
110
Median Lot Size
0.41 ac
0.35 ac – 1.1 ac
Homeowner Rate
98.2%
Principal residence
Based on 8 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Pottawattomie Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Walkability
Car-dependent
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
Pottawattomie Park
Unnamed playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Grand River Explorers Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Dermshire Forest 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 Dermshire Forest home (around $429,950) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $76k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,860 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,860/mo | $76,259 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,292/mo | $87,798 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,437/mo | $91,657 |
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
Grand Haven Charter Township
Source: ghtmi.gov · unconfirmed
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Solar potential
~$890/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,489 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Septic (individual)
Based on assessor parcel records
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
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Utility, solar, and service details for Dermshire Forest 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(9)
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Wesco
Restaurant
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Café
Starbucks Coffee Company
Café
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Peach Plains School
Bignell School
Jeffers School
Griffin School
White Pines Intermediate School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Coast Guard Park Dog Park
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(5)
Grand River Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Grand River Explorers Trail
Bike Path
+2 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Dermshire Forest
- What do homes cost in Dermshire Forest?
- The median home value in Dermshire Forest is about $429,950. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dermshire Forest housing market?
- there is 1 home for sale in Dermshire Forest right now, and 10 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dermshire Forest?
- Dermshire Forest is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Dermshire Forest walkable?
- Dermshire Forest scores 1.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.