Forest Coves Sub
Surrounded by nature
Walkability 0.9/10·Schools 4.8/10
The first thing you notice pulling in is the breathing room—17 acres laid out in a way that feels unhurried, with lots averaging 0.4 acres each, enough space to see sky between the homes without the sprawl feeling thin. Spring Lake sits about a mile away, and Petty's Bayou Public Access, good for launching a kayak or just watching the water, is under a mile down the road. You're in the Countryfield Estates Area, which means groceries cluster nearby—six stores within two miles, the closest just over a mile off—and restaurants start appearing around 1.4 miles out. The Spring Lake Public Schools district serves the subdivision, while downtown Grand Rapids sits forty-some minutes west and the Lake Michigan shoreline at Grand Haven stretches fifteen minutes north, making both accessible without defining your daily rhythm. Grounded in the practical reality of West Michigan: close enough to water and city, far enough to feel like you've actually left.
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Why people love it here
Lake life
- Pettys Bayou within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Countryfield Estates Area Trail: 10 min walk
- Unnamed bike path: 10 min walk
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Petty's Bayou Public Access
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Nearest Lake
Pettys Bayou
0.3 mi
Based on 4 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Spring Lake Public Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Markets
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
truenorth
Spring Lake Country Club
Petty's Bayou Public Access
Unnamed playground
Pettys Bayou
Lakeside Beach
Countryfield Estates Area Trail
Pettys Bayou Launch
Rhoda's Body Shop
Rite Aid
Fruitport District Library
Crime in Forest Coves 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 →Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,225 – $1,550 · wider-area estimate
Local Government · area-wide
Spring Lake Township
Source: springlaketwp.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
~$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 Township · Source: springlaketwp.org
Utility, solar, and service details for Forest Coves 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)
Orchard Markets
Grocery Store
Spring Lake Orchard Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Store
+7 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(7)
Bell's 104
Restaurant
Ted'S
Restaurant
Vander Mill Tap Room
Restaurant
Two Tonys Tabeena Grill
Restaurant
Butch's Beach Burritos
Restaurant
+2 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(17)
Holmes School
Fruitport Middle School
School
Edgewood Elementary School
School
Christian School
Jeffers School
+12 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
🌳 Parks(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(5)
Dog Park in Gluecks Sub Area
Dog Park
Eastern Park Dog Park
Dog Park
Shoreline Landing Dog Park
Dog Park
+2 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(8)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+5 more within 5 miles
💊 Pharmacies(5)
+2 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
📚 Libraries(3)
⚡ EV Charging(6)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Unnamed ev_charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
EV Charging
Meijer Stores 232 Fruitport - Chargepoint
EV Charging
+1 more within 5 miles
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Frequently asked about Forest Coves Sub
- What schools serve Forest Coves Sub?
- Forest Coves Sub is served by Spring Lake Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Fruitport High School (8/10).
- Is Forest Coves Sub walkable?
- Forest Coves Sub scores 0.9/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.