Dermshire Forest Area
Solid value in a growing area
The quick answer
Dermshire Forest Area is a neighborhood, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Homes here typically sell for around $427,000.
9 homes for sale·Median $427K·Walkability 1.9/10·Schools 5.2/10
Sunset's when this stretch really shows itself—the sky breaks open over the tree line, and you realize why people have been settling into ranch homes on generous lots out here for decades. You've got room to breathe; most properties sit back from the road on wooded grounds, and with 48 restaurants and 30 grocery stores within a couple of miles, you're not sacrificing convenience for that space. Mercury Park and three others are less than a mile away if you want to get outside without leaving the neighborhood, and the boat launch at Scott Flahive is just a short drive if you're into being on the water. Downtown Grand Haven—with the beach and the pier—is about 8 minutes away, which means you can catch the Coast Guard Festival or grab sunset walks without it eating your whole evening. The Grand Haven Area Public Schools serve the area, and coffee shops and casual dinner spots are a 10- or 11-minute walk if you're willing to stretch your legs.
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Why people love it here
$427K median
- 23 sales in last 12mo
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
Park-rich area
- 20 parks within 1 mile
- Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail: 11 min walk
- Grand River Explorers Trail: 11 min walk
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Median home price in Dermshire Forest Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,899/mo
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23 homes sold in Dermshire Forest Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthMedian Sale Price
$427K
23 sales in last 12mo
Parks Nearby
20
within 1 mile
Nearest Park
Mercury Park
0.8 mi
Expected Rent
$1,475/mo
$1,375 – $1,600 · estimated range
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Mercury Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
20
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
Casa de Churros
Whipped Cafe' & Creamery
Hiway Inn
Pottawattomie Park
Unnamed playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Dermshire Forest Area 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 Area home (around $427,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $77k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,876 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,876/mo | $76,697 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $3,310/mo | $88,277 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $3,456/mo | $92,169 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 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.
Land for sale
Listings
1 parcel
Active / pending
Median Price
$399K
Per listing
Who actually lends in Dermshire Forest Area, and how homes here are financed — from 2024 federal mortgage records.
Loans to buy a home
Most active lenders
Homeowners refinancing an existing mortgage
Most active lenders
Source: 2024 HMDA (CFPB/FFIEC). Neighborhood figures are area-weighted estimates from census-tract data; loan amounts are rounded and all-cash purchases are excluded.
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
~$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.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven Township · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Dermshire Forest Area 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)
D&W
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
Spring Lake Athletic Boosters
Restaurant
Clover Bar
Restaurant
The Unicorn Tavern
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Peach Plains School
Bignell School
Jeffers School
White Pines Intermediate School
Griffin School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(4)
Comstock Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Grand River Explorers Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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Living in Dermshire Forest Area: the details
Is Dermshire Forest Area a good place to live?
Dermshire Forest Area suits buyers looking for easy access to Lake Michigan — here is what the data shows. Day to day, it is mostly a drive-first area, so you will use a car for groceries, dining and errands. This neighborhood is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools. The going price is around $427,000.
What does it cost to live in Dermshire Forest Area?
The median home value in Dermshire Forest Area is about $427,000. There are 9 homes for sale here right now and 23 homes sold here in the past year.
Frequently asked about Dermshire Forest Area
- What do homes cost in Dermshire Forest Area?
- The median home value in Dermshire Forest Area is about $427,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Dermshire Forest Area housing market?
- there are 9 homes for sale in Dermshire Forest Area right now, and 23 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Dermshire Forest Area?
- Dermshire Forest Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Dermshire Forest Area walkable?
- Dermshire Forest Area scores 1.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
