Despelder Park
Lake life, small town feel
Median $479K·Walkability 3.7/10·Schools 5.5/10
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
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
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 1.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$479K median
- Assessor estimate
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in Despelder Park
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,253/mo
Property tax and insurance are estimates you can edit — not a quote. Tap either figure to enter your own.
The interest rate shown is not an annual percentage rate (APR). Rate displayed is the current average 30-year fixed rate from the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey and is subject to change without notice. Your actual rate, payment, and costs may vary. Contact a loan officer for a personalized quote.
Guild Mortgage NMLS #3274. Equal Housing Opportunity. NMLS Consumer Access. Not a commitment to lend. All loans subject to underwriter approval; terms and conditions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Always consult an accountant or tax advisor for full eligibility requirements on tax deduction.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Campers Paradise
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
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
Walkability
Limited
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Speedy Cafe
+1 more
West Michigan Nutrition
JW's Food & Spirits
+1 more
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
South Beacon Boulevard & Taylor Avenue Area Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Despelder Park 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 →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
~$869/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Grand Haven Charter Township (Northwest Ottawa Water System)
Township water; sourced from NW Ottawa Water Treatment Plant.
Resident-arranged hauler
Residents contract private hauler.
Consumers Energy / SEMCO Energy
Regional gas utility; inferred.
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: ghtmi.gov
Utility, solar, and service details for Despelder Park 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(10)
Subway
Restaurant
Speedy Cafe
Restaurant
Lucky Sushi Cafe
Restaurant
Fortune Cookie
Restaurant
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(15)
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns School
Griffin School
White Pines Intermediate School
+10 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
Campers Paradise
DePersia South Highlands Nature Preserve
Rosy Mound Natural Area
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(6)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Campers Paradise Trail
Bike Path
+3 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(6)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+3 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
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.