East Highland Park Sub Area
Lake life, small town feel
21 homes for sale·Median $599K·Walkability 6.4/10·Schools 5.0/10
You're a few minutes from Lake Michigan and the Grand Haven Boardwalk, but this stretch is where locals actually live—tree-lined residential blocks with contemporary homes, grocery stores and restaurants within a few steps, and genuine walkability for dining out. The area sits inland enough to feel like a neighborhood rather than a beach destination, yet the water and downtown are close enough that beachgoers and weekenders pass through constantly. Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area. You've got 25 parks within a mile, the Grand River and Lake Michigan both nearby for boating (the Municipal Launch is 1.1 miles out), and downtown Grand Haven is practically next door—about 1.7 minutes to the beach. A 45-minute drive gets you to downtown Grand Rapids when you need it.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Spring Lake within walking distance
- 125 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed park: 3 min walk
- Bicentennial Park: 4 min walk
Very walkable
- Pronto Pup: 2 min walk
- 25 places within a 10 min walk
$599K median
- 45 sales in last 12mo
Conventional Mortgage Calculator
Median home price in East Highland Park Sub Area
Estimated Monthly Payment
$4,066/mo
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45 homes sold in East Highland Park Sub Area this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthFlood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.0 mi
Parks Nearby
125
within 1 mile
Walkability
Good
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Grand Haven Vinegar and Oil
+1 more
Pronto Pup
+1 more
Lazy Dazy Coffee
+1 more
Tip Two
+1 more
Unnamed park
+1 more
Imagination Station
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Poplar Ridge
dog_park
Unnamed bike path
Grand Haven Municipal Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Based on 9 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Crime in East Highland Park Sub 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 Grand Haven.
Grand Haven crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced East Highland Park Sub Area home (around $599,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $106k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,984 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,984/mo | $106,243 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,587/mo | $122,319 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,789/mo | $127,695 |
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.
Land for sale
Listings
6 parcels
Active / pending
Median Price
$98K
Per listing
Multifamily for sale
Listings
3 buildings
Active / pending
Median Price
$750K
Per building
Price Per Unit
$250K
Median
Who actually lends in East Highland Park Sub 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
City of Grand Haven
Source: grandhaven.org · 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
~$889/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,488 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% of a typical home's use
Municipal / public water
Based on assessor parcel records
Municipal sewer
Based on assessor parcel records
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.7¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
Confirm by addressServices for Grand Haven · Source: grandhaven.org
Utility, solar, and service details for East Highland Park Sub 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(8)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
Pronto Pup
Restaurant
Snug Harbor
Restaurant
Dairy Treat
Restaurant
Captain Custard Food Stop & Boardwalk Bananas. Sno Shack
Restaurant
Kirby House
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Central School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Elliott School
Mary A. White Elementary School
School
Saint Johns 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(7)
Robinson Park Trail
Bike Path
Hatton Park Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+4 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(5)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about East Highland Park Sub Area
- What do homes cost in East Highland Park Sub Area?
- The median home value in East Highland Park Sub Area is about $599,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the East Highland Park Sub Area housing market?
- there are 21 homes for sale in East Highland Park Sub Area right now, and 45 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve East Highland Park Sub Area?
- East Highland Park Sub Area is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is East Highland Park Sub Area walkable?
- East Highland Park Sub Area scores 6.4/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
