Forest Park Sub
Strong schools draw families here
Median $535K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 6.2/10
The moment you pull in, you notice the trees—this 140-acre subdivision is threaded through with them, and Hofma Park sits just a ten-minute walk away if the mood strikes. It's solidly suburban, with homes running around $448K, and you're positioned close enough to Grand Haven's beach (about twelve minutes) that weekend trips don't require negotiation, though downtown Grand Rapids is nearly forty-five minutes south if you need to go that far. The tradeoff is that the nearest grocery, restaurant, and coffee shop all hover in the 2-to-3-mile range, so you're definitely driving for errands—but three parks within a mile mean there's green space embedded in the everyday. Kids here feed into Grand Haven Area Public Schools, and the whole setup has that deliberate, low-key feel of a place that isn't trying to be anything but itself.
Why people love it here
Peach Plains School
- Elementary — 1.5 mi away
- Grand Haven Area
- 4 rated schools in district
$535K median
- 2 recent sales
Park-rich area
- 15 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed bike_path: 7 min walk
- Forest Park Sub Area Trail: 7 min walk
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Median home price in Forest Park Sub
Estimated Monthly Payment
$3,632/mo
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Based on 6 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 8/10
School District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Hofma Park
0.5 mi
Parks Nearby
15
within 1 mile
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
+1 more
Hiway Inn
Hofma Park
+1 more
Unnamed playground
Connor Bayou
Unnamed beach
Pathway
Eastern Park Dog Park
Unnamed bike_path
Scott Flahive Memorial Launch
gym
Walgreens
Grand Haven 9
Crime in Forest Park 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 →To buy a median-priced Forest Park Sub home (around $535,000) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $95k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $3,558 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $3,558/mo | $94,892 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $4,097/mo | $109,250 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $4,277/mo | $114,051 |
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 Recreational Association (FPRA)
Source: forestparkgh.com · unconfirmed
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
~$893/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,515 kWh/yr · offsets ~62% 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 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(8)
+5 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(16)
Wesco
Restaurant
Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
Restaurant
Rock N Thai Cafe Grand Haven
Restaurant
American Dunes Golf Club
Restaurant
Casa de Churros
Restaurant
+11 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(19)
+16 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(16)
+13 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(16)
Bignell School
Peach Plains School
Grand Haven High School
School
Griffin School
+11 more within 5 miles
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🚴 Trails(3)
⛵ Boat Launches(9)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+6 more within 5 miles
🏥 Hospitals(1)
Hospital
Frequently asked about Forest Park Sub
- What do homes cost in Forest Park Sub?
- The median home value in Forest Park Sub is about $535,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Forest Park Sub housing market?
- there are 2 homes for sale in Forest Park Sub right now, and 2 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Forest Park Sub?
- Forest Park Sub is served by Grand Haven Area Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Grand Haven High School (8/10).
- Is Forest Park Sub walkable?
- Forest Park Sub scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.