Edward C. Smiths Add
Lake life, small town feel
Median $290K·Walkability 5.2/10·Schools 5.3/10
So here's the thing—you're basically right on top of Grand Haven Beach, which is a 2.5-minute drive away, so weekends pretty much write themselves. Edward C. Smiths Add is a 10-acre subdivision with smaller lots (about 0.15 acres each) that run around $407K, and it sits in Grand Haven Area Public Schools territory. You've got serious restaurant density nearby—over 200 within a mile, plus a grocery store less than a mile out and a coffee shop about a 9-minute walk. Bolt Park is close enough for a quick outing, and there are a dozen parks within walking distance if you're into that. Downtown Grand Rapids is 44 minutes away if you need the bigger city, but honestly, most days you won't.
Why people love it here
Near the water
- 60 parks within 1 mile
- Bolt Park: 11 min walk
- Sluka Park Trail: 13 min walk
White Pines Intermediate School
- Middle — 0.8 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$290K median
- 2 recent sales
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Edward C. Smiths Add
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,970/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Bolt Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
60
within 1 mile
Based on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 2/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Recent Sale Price
$290K
2 recent sales
Parcels / Units
48
Median Lot Size
0.15 ac
2788 sq ft – 0.30 ac
Homeowner Rate
87.5%
Principal residence
Walkability
Fair
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
Stanz Cafe
Kenzie's Be Cafe
+1 more
The Dragon & The Mermaid
Bolt Park
Unnamed playground
Smith Bayou
Unnamed beach
Indian Trail
dog_park
Sluka Park Trail
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
+1 more
gym
Walgreens
Loutit District Library
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Edward C. Smiths Add 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 Edward C. Smiths Add home (around $290,135) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $51k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,930 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,930/mo | $51,461 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,222/mo | $59,247 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,319/mo | $61,851 |
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.
Local Government · area-wide
City of Grand Haven
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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
Private hauler (resident-arranged)
No municipal trash contract confirmed
Grand Haven Light & Power · ~13.4¢/kWh
Community-owned utility since 1896; ~15,000 customers
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Utility, solar, and service details for Edward C. Smiths Add 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)
Grocery Store
D&W Fresh Market
Grocery Store
D&W
Grocery Store
+6 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(9)
Stanz Cafe
Restaurant
Melli’s Deli
Restaurant
Ray's Drive In
Restaurant
Knights of Columbus
Restaurant
Restaurant
+4 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
OTR Behind The Bookcase Coffee Lab
Café
Off The Record
Café
Kenzie's Be Cafe
Café
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Christian Junior High School
School
Ferry School
Central School
Lakeshore Middle School
School
Elliott School
+11 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(4)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Dog Park in South Holiday Hills Area
Dog Park
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(8)
Sluka Park Trail
Bike Path
South Griffin Street & Waverly Avenue Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
+5 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Edward C. Smiths Add
- What do homes cost in Edward C. Smiths Add?
- The median home value in Edward C. Smiths Add is about $290,135. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Edward C. Smiths Add housing market?
- no homes are listed in Edward C. Smiths Add right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Edward C. Smiths Add?
- Edward C. Smiths Add is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Edward C. Smiths Add walkable?
- Edward C. Smiths Add scores 5.2/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.