Subdivision

Despelder Park

Lake life, small town feel

Median $479K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.5/10

🏙️29 mito Downtown GR
🌊2 mito Lake Michigan

Despelder Park sits on ten acres in the Fox Hollow Estates Sub Area, where lots average around a third of an acre—small enough to keep maintenance manageable, large enough to feel like you've got actual ground. Homes here run around $479K, and the place draws its practical appeal from location: Grand Haven's beach is just under six minutes away, and downtown Grand Rapids sits within an hour's drive. The neighborhood has genuine walkability built in—a grocery store lands about a nine-minute walk away, nearly fifty restaurants cluster within a mile, and three parks sit nearby, including Campers Paradise just eight minutes on foot. Schools fall under Grand Haven Area Public Schools. It's the kind of subdivision where you're not paying for dramatic views or a famous name, just solid access to everything that makes West Michigan convenient.

Why people love it here

🌲Nature & Outdoors

Near the water

  • 15 parks within 1 mile
  • South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail: 11 min walk
  • DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve: 15 min walk
🎓Schools
80

White Pines Intermediate School

  • Middle — 1.2 mi away
  • Grand Haven Area
  • 4 rated schools in district
💰Home Values

$479K median

  • Assessor estimate
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Median home price in Despelder Park

Estimated Monthly Payment

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Flood Risk

None

Not in flood zone

Nearest Park

Campers Paradise

0.4 mi

Parks Nearby

15

within 1 mile

5.5
/10 avg
Average schools

Based on 10 rated schools nearby

Range: 2/10 to 8/10

School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

8Grand Haven High SchoolHigh · 09-12 · 1,732 students · 18:1 · Assigned · 1.9 mi
8White Pines Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 05-08 · 762 students · 15:1 · Assigned · 1.2 mi
6Lakeshore Middle SchoolMiddle · 07-08 · 760 students · 16:1 · Assigned · 1.3 mi
4Mary A White SchoolElementary · PK-04 · 258 students · 14:1 · Assigned · 1.0 mi

Est. Home Value

$479K

Assessor estimate

Parcels / Units

24

Median Lot Size

0.33 ac

0.22 ac – 0.43 ac

Homeowner Rate

91.7%

Principal residence

GR

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Frequently asked about Despelder Park

What do homes cost in Despelder Park?
The median home value in Despelder Park is about $479,150. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
What schools serve Despelder Park?
Despelder Park is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
Is Despelder Park walkable?
Despelder Park scores 3.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.

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Data sources: parcels, schools · Updated 6/21/2026