Forest Park East
Strong schools draw families here
Median $532K·Walkability 1.0/10·Schools 8.0/10
What makes the daily routine here different is the space itself—Forest Park East sits on 75 acres where the lots run about 0.41 acres each, giving you room to breathe without the sprawl feeling. You're close enough to grab dinner in about five minutes by car, and Hofma Park is less than a mile away when you want to step outside. The beach at Grand Haven is just under 12 minutes, which means a weekend morning there isn't something you have to plan around—it's just what happens. Homes here run around $734K, and Grand Haven Area Public Schools serves the area. Downtown Grand Rapids is about 44 minutes if that matters for work, but mostly what you notice is that you've got enough land to feel settled while staying connected to the things that matter.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 2.2 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$532K median
- 8 sales in last 12mo
17,777 sq ft avg lots
- 148 homes
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Median home price in Forest Park East
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,610/mo
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8 homes sold in Forest Park East this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 2 rated schools nearby
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$532K
8 sales in last 12mo
Parcels / Units
148
Median Lot Size
0.31 ac
0.21 ac – 2.7 ac
Homeowner Rate
95.3%
Principal residence
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
ALDI
+1 more
Wesco
Highway Inn
Hofma Park
+1 more
Hofma Park Playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
dog_park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Forest Park East 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 Forest Park East home (around $531,825) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $94k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,537 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,537/mo | $94,329 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,073/mo | $108,601 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,252/mo | $113,374 |
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.
Homeowners Association
FOREST PARK HOME OWNER'S ASSOCIATION
Source: b2bhint.com
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
~$877/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,398 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% 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 Forest Park East 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.
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hofma Park
0.9 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
🛒 Grocery(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(17)
Wesco
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Stable Inn
Restaurant
American Dunes Golf Club
Restaurant
+12 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(14)
+11 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(7)
+4 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Grand Haven High School
School
Jeffers School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(4)
Forest Park Sub Area Trail
Bike Path
Unnamed bike_path
Bike Path
Bike Path
Bike Path
+1 more within 5 miles
⛵ Boat Launches(7)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+4 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
⚡ EV Charging(1)
Spring Lake Waterfront Parking
EV Charging
Frequently asked about Forest Park East
- What do homes cost in Forest Park East?
- The median home value in Forest Park East is about $531,825. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Park East housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Forest Park East right now, and 8 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Park East?
- Forest Park East is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Forest Park East walkable?
- Forest Park East scores 1.0/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.