Douglas Sub
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $494K·Walkability 6.2/10·Schools 8.0/10
...and what really strikes you about Douglas Sub is how compact it feels—just 2 acres with tight lots around 0.24 acres each, so there's an actual neighborhood density here rather than sprawl. You're a short walk from a restaurant, grocery shopping's about 12 minutes on foot, and Central Park sits just 7 minutes away when you need green space. Homes run around $494K, and the whole setup has that in-town convenience without feeling cramped.
Why people love it here
Holmes Elementary School
- Elementary — 0.2 mi away
- Spring Lake
- 5 rated schools in district
Near the water
- Pettys Bayou — 1.4 mi
- 40 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike path: 7 min walk
- Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail: 7 min walk
Very walkable
- Rite Aid: 7 min walk
- 9 places within a 10 min walk
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Median home price in Douglas Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,353/mo
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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
0.4 mi
Parks Nearby
40
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
1.4 mi
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Markets
Little Caesars Pizza
+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
Unnamed bike path
Mill Point Park Launch
+1 more
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Spring Lake District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Douglas Sub 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 →Est. Home Value
$494K
Assessor estimate
Parcels / Units
7
Median Lot Size
0.23 ac
0.22 ac – 0.26 ac
Homeowner Rate
100%
Principal residence
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.org · unconfirmed
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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 · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Douglas Sub 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(10)
Little Caesars Pizza
Restaurant
Village Baker
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Bell's 104
Restaurant
+5 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
Two Tonys Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Bar
Stan's Bar
Bar
Spring Lake Country Club
Bar
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(19)
Holmes School
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Elliott School
Jeffers School
+14 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 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(4)
Bike Path
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Kosters Assessors Plat No 2 Area Trail
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
Frequently asked about Douglas Sub
- What do homes cost in Douglas Sub?
- The median home value in Douglas Sub is about $493,850. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- What schools serve Douglas Sub?
- Douglas Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
- Is Douglas Sub walkable?
- Douglas Sub scores 6.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.